Cranberry Dressing

Name: Cranberry Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed; 1 cup chopped peeled tart apple; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 1-1/4 cups water; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup butter; 1 package (8 ounces) seasoned stuffing croutons

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I've fine-tuned this recipe over the years. Now it's the only dressing my family lets me make at Thanksgiving.

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups water
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter
1 package (8 ounces) seasoned stuffing croutons

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, apple, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; set aside.
In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion, garlic, sage and pepper in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in cranberry mixture and croutons.
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

I've fine-tuned this recipe over the years. Now it's the only dressing my family lets me make at Thanksgiving.

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