A tasty and healthy spin to this classic holiday dish, this Maple Cranberry Apple Stuffing is is made with maple sausage, freshly diced apples, veggies, and sourdough bread. This savory stuffing recipe is the perfect side dish for any occasion.
Maple Cranberry Apple Stuffing
The holidays are always my favorite time of the year, it’s that time of the year when your whole family comes together to eat good food and share some laughs. It’s that magical time of the year when Christmas songs are playing on the radio and houses are lit up throughout the neighborhood.
The Holidays Are So Magical
I don’t know about you but I have to say one of my favorite things about the holiday season is definitely the food. The food seems to taste so much better during this time of the year, maybe it’s because so much love is put into each dish.
Maple Sausage Cranberry Apple Stuffing
I seem to have passed this love of stuffing through my genes because my kids can’t get enough of it either. I’m definitely that one person who loads up her plate with two huge scoops of stuffing and then layers it with tons of gravy.
This Maple Sausage Cranberry Apple Stuffing recipe was a hit at my family’s holiday dinners. They love it so much I’ve had to up my potluck contribution to two serving dishes and I secretly make myself my own dish to eat at a later date.
Maple Cranberry Apple Stuffing Recipe
This sweet spin on the classic stuffing will get you insanely excited this holiday season to try something new with your family. It’s also something you can enjoy year-round so don’t be shy about making it after the holidays have ended.
Maple Cranberry Apple Stuffing Ingredients
- Sausage
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onion
- Gala Apple Diced
- Beef Broth
- Sage, Parsley Flakes, Rosemary
- O Organics® Dried Fruit Cranberries
- O Organics® Maple Syrup
- Sourdough bread
- Whole Wheat Bread
To create this recipe I use products from my local Safeway Grocery Store. I personally love working with the O Organics ingredients, they are that high-quality ingredient at that affordable price you just can’t beat.
The difference when working with O Organics products is almost night and day as far as overall final dish taste. I used to not be able to afford Organic foods since of course, I have a huge family of 5.
Debi Lilly Design at Safeway
I know the food usually does the talking in a table setting during the holidays but I have fallen in love with the debi Lilly designâ„¢ flowers and decor at Safeway. Every season they feature new beautiful pieces that I love to fill up my home with. Each bouquet is hand-picked and arranged to make it easy for someone like me who is always in a rush.
Safeway Grocery Delivery Service
If you are like me and always on the go during the holiday rush then you will be pleased to know that Safeway now offers in select area’s Home Delivery Service. In select area’s you can experience Groceries Straight to your door with the Safeway Home Delivery Service.
It’s a lifesaver for someone like me who doesn’t seem to have enough time in the day to make it to the grocery store. This service offers you all of the club specials you find in the store, online. There are also great discounts and coupons you can use directly on the site which help you score some insanely great deals.
Holiday Recipe Ideas
- Jalapeño Popper Dip
- Instant Pot Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate + Slow Cooker Recipe
- Instant Pot Eggnog French Toast
- Turkey Pesto Grilled Cheese
Need more holiday recipe inspiration? Try some of the most popular holiday recipes on my blog, like my Turkey Piadina. It’s the perfect recipe for using up that leftover turkey you have sitting in the fridge.
Or your family might enjoy these quick and easy Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookies. Stuff it with your favorite chocolates and serve it with a scoop of ice cream fresh out of the oven.
Maple Cranberry Apple Stuffing
Bring something new to the dinner table. Try this healthy spin to this classic holiday dish with my Maple Cranberry Apple Stuffing.
Ingredients
- 1 lb of Sausage
- 2 Tbs O Organics® Coconut Oil
- 1 Cup of Chopped Baby Carrots
- 1 Cup of Celery
- 1 Cup of Onions
- 1 Gala Apple Diced
- 1 Cup of Low Sodium Beef Broth
- 1 tsp Sage
- 1 tsp Parsley Flakes
- 1 tsp Rosemary
- 1 Stick of Butter
- 1 Cup O Organics® Dried Fruit Cranberries
- 1/2 Cup of O Organics® Maple Syrup
- 3 Cups of Sourdough bread
- 3 Cups of Whole Wheat Bread
Instructions
- In a skillet heat the O Organics® Coconut Oil, then add the sausage and cook thoroughly. Add the O Organics® Maple Syrup, let simmer for 1-2 minutes then remove and set aside.
- While the skillet is hot toss in the butter and melts completely. Add the Celery, carrots, and onions. Stir and then add the rosemary, sage, and parsley flakes. Stire and then let simmer for 5-8 Minutes. Add the O Organics® Dried Fruit Cranberries, gala apple and maple sausage you set aside earlier, mix well. Add the beef broth and then let simmer on low.
- Cut the Sourdough and Whole Wheat Bread into 1/2-1 inch sizes pieces then add to a baking sheet. In a 350 Degrees oven cook the bread pieces for 8-10 minutes or until at an almost crouton consistency.
- In a large serving bowl add the bread and then pour over the vegetable and meat mixture. slowly mix together the dry and wet ingredients until well blended and bread becomes soft.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 392Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 545mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 3gSugar: 29gProtein: 8g
This Maple Cranberry Apple Stuffing sure sounds so tasty! I will do this later at home. My gf would love it.
Thank you for sharing this recipe with us. Organic food is no longer a luxury but needs.
Wow!This is such a great recipe,specially I like to try for the kid.It sounds absolutely delicious with al these stuff! And,I love these cheerful flowers in the photos.
Wow!! I love maple syrup and cranberries, It really looks delicious I should make one at home cause your recipe is very easy to follow however I’d love to choose chicken for this one is that a good idea? I mean I love chicken I think it’ll taste good with cranberry. Tell me if you have made one before with other meat. Lovely recipe!
I am such a huge fan of stuffing, and this recipe sounds absolutely delicious! I’ll have to make some soon!
I love the addition of the maple syrup, sounds delicious.
Ooh that sounds delicious!! I’ve never done stuffing with maple syrup before, I can only imagine what lovely sweet flavour that must add!
this looks like a healthy and unique recipe!!! I really want to try it…I love cooking with lots of fruits and veggies 🙂
I love anything to do with maple syrup. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe. Will try this out for sure.
I’m not really much of a stuffing person because to me it’s usually very bland. But this actually looks really delicious. I love the idea of maples and cranberries!
We did not have stuffing this year. Our first time not to, ever, I think. I missed it!
I can’t get enough of stuffing but not just during the holidays. I’m sure I’m going to make this often throughout the whole year.
This makes my mouth water! I have to try this recipe! I hope it turns out as good as yours lol great pictures as well
Love the addition of maple in this, never tried making it this way but surely does look delicious.
Your stuffing sounds delicious! I love that you use two different kinds of bread. I’ve done that before by accident, when I ran out of one kind. But not intentionally, LOL!
this looks good and the ingredients are also easily available! i would like to try this!
this sounds so super yummy and while I did not use for Christmas there are so many other times a great recipe like this is needed
This stuffing sounds so good. I need to make this on Christmas. Those flowers…LOVE.
I was actually looking for a delicious stuffing recipe to serve this Christmas dinner. Your post came just in time! Love this Maple Cranberry Apple Stuffing recipe! Thanks for sharing!
My mom used to always make the stuffing for the holidays. Now that she is gone, it is up to me. This would be a great recipe to try.
Looks like the perfect meal for Christmas. Like a side dish ?
Great recipe! That stuffing looks so yummy! Don’t know if anyone will like the apples in it but I’ll have to give it a shot!
Omg, this looks mouth watering. This is a type of food that I would love to eat. It is a little easy but I think it takes practice to have a good one.
The maple flavor sounds delicious. I need to make this stuffing.
We are big organic food and cooking at home and from fresh food to all little knick knacks. Maple cranberry stuffing sounds perfect dish for holiday!