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golden chestnut and apple stuffing in a rustic baking dish in a wide horizontal shot, crisp browned top and fresh sage, on a holiday table with candles, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Chestnut and Apple Stuffing

A rustic bread stuffing with chunks of sweet apples, earthy chestnuts, and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups cubed bread dried
  • 1 cup cooked chestnuts chopped
  • 2 apples diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350F and butter a baking dish.
  2. Saute onion and celery in butter until soft, then stir in apples and sage.
  3. Combine the bread, chestnuts, and vegetable mixture in a large bowl.
  4. Pour in the broth and toss until evenly moistened, then spread into the dish.
  5. Bake 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.

Notes

Cover for the first 20 minutes if you like a softer center.