Sage-Infused Stuffing with Crispy Apple Slices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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A savory bread base infused with fresh herbs and apple, baked until golden with a sweet-tart crunch on top. This American-inspired Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs day-old bread, unsalted butter, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 8 American cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 cups, cut into 1-inch cubes day-old bread
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 large, finely diced onion
2 stalks, finely diced celery
3, minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh sage
1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh thyme
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup, chopped dried apples
1, thinly sliced honeycrisp apple
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion, 2 diced celery stalks, and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 8-10 minutes until softened and golden.
Step 2: Stir in 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh thyme, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 8 cups day-old bread cubes and 2 cups chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to coat. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then spread evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 4: Toss 1/2 cup chopped dried apples and 1 thinly sliced honeycrisp apple with a pinch of salt, then sprinkle over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.