Best Stove Top Harvest Apple Stuffing Recipes

STOVE TOP STUFFING WITH APPLES AND PECANS

Steps:

• Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package, substituting orange juice for the water.
• Stir in remaining ingredients; cover. Let stand 5 min.
• Fluff with fork.

STUFFING-TOPPED PORK & APPLE SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat 3 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chops; cook 5 to 6 min. or until done (145ºF), turning after 3 min. Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
• Add remaining dressing, onions and apples to skillet; cook 3 min. or until apples are slightly softened, stirring frequently. Add water and sugar; stir. Cook on medium-low heat 3 min., stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, prepare stuffing as directed on package.
• Return chops to skillet. Spoon onion mixture over chops, then spoon stuffing around edge of skillet; cover. Cook 5 min. or until stuffing is heated through.

APPLE STUFFING

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the apple, onion and celery in butter until tender. Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Stir in apple mixture.

HARVEST STUFFED PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Prepare stuffing as directed on package. Remove from heat; gently stir in fruit, nuts and sage.
• Open meat; place cut-sides up, on work surface. Top with stuffing; roll up, starting at one long side. Place, seam-side down, on foil-covered baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake 45 min. or until meat is done (160ºF). Let stand 10 min. before slicing.

HERB AND APPLE STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• Put the bread cubes on a 13 by 18 by 1-inch baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 7 minutes.
• In a large saute pan, melt the butter and add the onion, celery, apples, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Saute for 10 minutes, until the mixture is soft.
• Combine the bread cubes and cooked vegetables in a large bowl and add the chicken stock, and almonds, if desired.
• Place the stuffing into the main cavity of the turkey and into the neck of the bird. I cook a 12-pound turkey for 2 1/2 hours at 350 degrees F in a preheated oven. Make sure the stuffing in the cavity is secured by wrapping the legs tightly with string.

STOVETOP STUFFING

Steps:

• Add dry bread cubes to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
• Melt 1 stick of butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and salt, and sauté until the onions soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sage, thyme, and broth to the pan. Stir together and wait for the mixture to come to a boil.
• Carefully remove from heat and pour over the bread cubes. Toss with a large spoon until the bread is evenly saturated.
• Let the mixture sit and cool in the bowl for about 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
• Add black pepper, cayenne, parsley, rosemary, and beaten egg to the bowl and mix until evenly combined. Allow mixture to cool completely, tossing occasionally.
• Melt remaining 1/2 stick of butter in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the stuffing mixture, and pat down with a spatula. Cook until a golden brown crust forms, about 5 minutes, before turning the stuffing over, one spatula's worth at a time. Cover and cook about 5 minutes, before uncovering and tossing again. Continue cooking and tossing uncovered, until the desired amount of browning and crusting has occurred.
• Transfer to a casserole dish or serving plate.

STOVE TOP CRANBERRY AND APPLE STUFFING

Steps:

• Bring juice and butter to boil in medium saucepan on high heat.
• Add stuffing mix and fruit; mix lightly. Cover. Remove from heat.
• Let stand 5 min. Fluff with fork.

AUTUMN HARVEST STUFFING (AKA THROW AWAY THE BOX OF STOVE TOP!)

Steps:

• Toast bread slices lightly. Tear by hand into small pieces and place in a medium sized bowl.
• Remove leaves from thyme sprigs and add to bread. Set aside.
• In a large pan, add 2 tbsp butter and celery and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Saute over low to medium heat until vegetables are softened.
• Add dried bread cubes, apple, apricot, and butter. Stir well.
• When butter has absorbed into bread, add white wine. Stir until absorbed.
• Add onion powder, rosemary, paprika, parsley, sage, and turmeric. Add 1/2 cup of chicken stock and simmer until liquid is absorbed. Season again with salt and pepper.
• Stir in apple cider vinegar and transfer stuffing to a medium pot with a lid.
• Add remaining 1 cup chicken stock and cover. Allow to simmer covered over low heat for 20 minutes.
• Season again with salt and pepper. Add pecans if using.
• *** If making for turkey dinner, add 1/3 cup of turkey drippings to stuffing when adding chicken broth for a deeper flavor.