Cornbread Stuffing Apples

Cornbread stuffing apples are a delicious dish where hollowed-out apples are filled with a savory cornbread stuffing mixture and baked until tender. Here’s a basic recipe to make cornbread stuffing apples

Here’s a basic recipe to make cornbread stuffing apples:

Ingredients:

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs, spices, nuts, or dried fruits to the stuffing mixture

• 4 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1 1/2 cups cornbread crumbs or cubes (homemade or store-bought)
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
• 1/4 cup melted butter or olive oil
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the apples.

2. Cut the tops off the apples and scoop out the core and seeds, leaving a well in the center. You can use a paring knife and/or a spoon to do this. Be careful not to puncture the bottom or sides of the apples.

3. In a large bowl, combine the cornbread crumbs or cubes, diced onion, diced celery, chopped parsley, chopped nuts (if using), and dried cranberries or raisins (if using). Mix well to combine.

4. Pour the melted butter or olive oil over the cornbread mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Gradually add the chicken or vegetable broth to the cornbread mixture, stirring until the mixture is moist but not too wet. You may not need to use all of the broth.

6. Stuff each hollowed-out apple with the cornbread stuffing mixture, packing it in gently. Place the stuffed apples in the prepared baking dish.

7. If desired, place the apple tops back on the stuffed apples.

8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.

9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the tops of the stuffing are lightly browned.

10. Serve the cornbread stuffing apples warm as a side dish or a festive appetizer. Enjoy!

You can also adjust the amount of broth based on your preferred level of moisture in the stuffing.