Apple and Ham Stuffing
Date: Dec. 7th, 2018 - 1:00 PM
Ingredients
5 cups cubed rustic whole-wheat bread (about 10 ounces; ½-inch cubes)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 cups peeled and diced Granny Smith apples (about 2 large)
4 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
1½ cups diced Black Forest ham (about 8 ounces)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1¼ cups unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
½ teaspoon ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread bread on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, stirring occasionally, until dry and lightly browned, 18 to 22 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the bread. Add 2 tablespoons butter, onions, celery and ham to the pan; increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until just starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Add oregano, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to the bowl with the bread. Add applesauce, parsley, pepper and salt and mix well. Add broth and gently stir until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Cube the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and dot the top of the stuffing with it.
- Bake until browned, 40 to 45 minutes.
