Apple Cranberry Nut Bake (Printable Version)
A tasty side with tangy cranberries, sweet apples, nuts, and herbs cooked until crisp and golden brown.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Bread Base
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Cubed stale bread weighing 240 g
→ Veggies and Fruits
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Chopped celery, 60 g
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60 g onions, chopped
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Diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), 125 g
05 -
150 g dried cranberries
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Fresh parsley, chopped, 15 g
→ Nuts
07 -
60 g chopped pecans or walnuts
→ Spices and Herbs
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A teaspoon of dried thyme
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Half a teaspoon of salt
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A quarter teaspoon of black pepper
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1 tsp dried sage
→ Liquids and Extras
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2 large eggs, beaten
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60 g unsalted butter, melted
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480 ml chicken or veggie broth
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
01 -
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Put the bread cubes, chopped nuts, cranberries, celery, diced apples, and onions in a big bowl and mix them around well.
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In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, eggs, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Slowly add the broth while whisking to blend everything.
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Pour the wet mix over the bread and fruit stuff. Stir gently so all the bread soaks up the liquid evenly.
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Mix in the chopped parsley carefully so it's spread through the whole mix.
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Grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish then spread the mixture in there. Press it down lightly to pack it.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for half an hour.
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Take off the foil and bake for 15 to 20 more minutes until the top turns golden and crunchy.
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Let it cool for a bit before serving so the flavors can settle in.
# Helpful Tips:
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For a veggie version, swap chicken broth with vegetable broth. Frying celery and onion in butter first adds more flavor. You can make this ahead and keep it cold in the fridge; just bake longer if you do it from cold.