Apples and figs give this savory stuffing classic the perfect hint of sweetness. A stovetop stuffing that’s easy to make, our Apple Fig Stuffing is a fabulous addition to your holiday feast.
We all know that it isn't Thanksgiving dinner without a scoop of stuffing on our plate!
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Apple Stuffing Recipe
But I have to admit that sometimes our beloved gets a little boring.
And if you are using a boxed stuffing mix, then it's time to make my almost from-scratch stuffing. Sorry not sorry, but it’s true.
So why no change it up a bit with an apples and figs flavor combo this year?
Apple and fig give this savory classic the perfect hint of sweetness.
Our Apple Fig Stuffing has the perfect balance of sweet and savory to compliment your holiday feast.
Apples and figs give this stovetop stuffing its sweet notes while celery, onion and marjoram lend their savory flavors to the recipe.
This is a classic stuffing recipe with updated flavors.
If you prefer your stuffing with more moisture simply add additional broth or maybe even drizzle with turkey pan drippings or gravy, yum!
Make it stovetop and your stuffing will not only be fabulously delicious but such an easy stuffing recipe to make too! Then just cover it with foil and keep it warm in the oven.
Prefer an oven baked stuffing with that crunchy top, and really, who doesn’t love that?
Simply transfer your fig stuffing to an oven proof baking casserole dish, brush the top with melted butter or turkey drippings and let it bake in the oven.
Have you ever had Thanksgiving stuffing the next day on a turkey sandwich on the best bread with cranberry sauce and gravy?
I might have to confess that a leftover turkey sandwich might be my favorite part of the holiday dinner.
Oh and this recipe makes about 12 cups of stuffing and that will feed 16 people.
If you are having a small gathering you can always cut the recipe in half to feed about 8 people.
So get ready for the best apple stuffing recipe because now we’re talking stuffing!
A twist on traditional stuffing with updated flavors, you're going to agree that this stove top apple stuffing is definitely the best stuffing recipe!
Of course, if you want to really change things up you’ll want to make our Apple Sage Stuffin’ Muffins! All the flavors of stuffing in a muffin!
And be sure to give our homemade cranberry sauce a try too!
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How many people does stuffing serve?
- Our Apple Fig Stuffing makes 12 cups and will serve 16 people, 3/4 cup stuffing each.
- Prefer a larger size serving? Our stovetop stuffing will serve 12 servings, 1 cup each.
- Stretch this stuffing recipe to serve 24 and everyone gets a 1/2 cup serving.
Best apples for stuffing
- Gala apples
- Honeycrisp apples
- Granny Smith apples
- Pink lady apples
How to make homemade stuffing with apples
Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- In large skillet with deep sides melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook the diced apples, onion, celery, figs, marjoram, kosher salt and pepper until just tender, 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add stuffing mix and chicken broth, tossing until combined. Cook until heated through. At this point you can serve the stuffing or transfer the stuffing to a baking dish, cover with foil, and keep warm in the oven.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Add chopped pears
- Add dried cranberries
- This recipe can be halved to make just 6 cups of stuffing
- Drizzle with turkey pan drippings
- Love a crunchy topped stuffing? Brush with butter or pan drippings and bake in oven
- Stir in chopped fresh figs
Substitutions
- You can substitute chicken stock for the chicken broth
- I love using Gala apples but any fresh apples that have a firm texture will work well in this recipe
- You can use a sweet onion in place of the yellow onion
Storage
- Store any leftover stuffing in an airtight container in the refrogerator.
- Stuffing will stay fresh for about 3 days.
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
Ingredients
Ingredients for turkey stuffing with apples
- butter
- Gala apples
- yellow onion
- celery
- dried figs
- dried marjoram
- kosher salt
- pepper
- seasoned stuffing mix
- chicken broth
- parsley
Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Stuffing isn’t the only side dish that’s required on turkey day. Be sure to serve potatoes (I serve both sweet and white potatoes), and salad and a vegetable or two…or three!
Your guests will definitely want seconds of this Pecan Pear Baby Kale Salad! The crunch of nutty pecans, the crisp sweetness of fresh pears and a baby kale blend of greens gently tossed with a perfectly blended vinaigrette will take center stage on your holiday table this year!
Baby carrots simmer in honey with a hint of cinnamon and crystallized ginger for a sweet side dish. Gingered Cinnamon Honey Glazed Carrots will be a favorite vegetable recipe for holidays and all year long too!
Buttery Green Beans With Glazed Pecans are sautéed with red onion and garlic, simmered in white wine, and then tossed with buttery goodness and crowned with glazed pecans. These green beans are all dressed up and ready to party!
Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without potatoes! Panko Garlic Mashed Potatoes combine buttery creaminess with the perfect crunchy topping of panko breadcrumbs, parsley and butter!
But don't forget the sweet potatoes! Pecan Crumb Sweet Potatoes are so decadent that every mouthful is filled with creamy sweet potatoes and buttery cinnamon crumbs. This sweet potato casserole is the perfect combination of a side dish and a dessert!
Brussels Sprouts are the new "it" vegetable and Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Cranberries will be your new go-to recipe. Brussels Sprouts, bacon and cranberries are coated in a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze and roasted to perfection in just 25 minutes. An easy recipe for a vegetable side dish!
Apple Fig Stuffing Recipe
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Ingredients
- 10 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Gala apples , cored and chopped, 3 cups
- 1 large onion , chopped, 1 1/2 cups
- 2 ribs celery , chopped, 1 cup
- 4 ounces dried figs , chopped, 1 cup
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pkg. (12 - 14 ounces seasoned stuffing mix (stuffing bags seem to come in varying sizes now so I have added a range for the size)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
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Instructions
- In large deep-sided skillet melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook apples, onion, celery, figs, marjoram, kosher salt and pepper until just tender, 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add stuffing mix and chicken broth, tossing until combined. Cook until heated through. At this point you can serve the stuffing or transfer the stuffing to a baking dish, cover with foil, and keep warm in the oven.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
*Recipe can be halved.
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