Apple Almond Stuffing Recipes

APPLE STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large skillet saute onion in butter or margarine until tender. Remove from heat. Add the bread crumbs, apples, celery, parsley and salt. Mix all together. Cut a large pocket in the side of each pork chop; season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon apple mixture loosely into pockets.
• In skillet, heat oil to medium high and brown chops on both sides. Place browned chops in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 30 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

APPLE-RAISIN STUFFING

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet, saute 2 chopped red onions, 2 minced garlic cloves and 3 chopped celery stalks in 1 stick butter for 1 minute.
• Season with salt and pepper and add 4 diced peeled apples, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme, 1 teaspoon aniseed and 1 cup golden raisins; cook 5 minutes.
• Pour in 4 go 6 cups chicken broth. Simmer until step 5.
• In a large bowl, mix 3 eggs, a scoop of grainy mustard and 3 tablespoons each chopped parsley and tarragon.
• Add to the bowl 8 cups each toasted pumpernickel and sourdough bread cubes and the hot broth mixture.
• Gently toss the stuffing, then spread in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Dot the top with butter or turkey pan drippings, cover and bake 30 minutes at 350. Uncover and bake until golden, 20 more minutes.

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.

CORNISH HENS WITH ALMOND STUFFING

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in the stuffing, broth, almonds, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Spoon about 1 cup stuffing mixture into each hen; tie legs together with kitchen string., Place hens breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; cover with foil. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining butter with garlic and paprika. Uncover hens; baste with butter mixture., Bake, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes longer or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180° for hens and 165° for stuffing.

PALEO STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9X13 jelly roll pan, or glass pan, with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk almond flour, salt, garlic powder, and baking soda.
• Add oil, water, and eggs.
• Mix until well combined.
• Spoon batter evenly into a 9X13 jelly roll pan (or glass pan) lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the center is set and the edges start to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
• Once cooled, transfer the parchment paper with the almond bread to a cutting board and cut into 1-inch cubes.
• In a large cooking pot over medium heat, melt ghee (or oil for a dairy-free option). Add onion and celery and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
• Stir in thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
• Add almond bread cubes and stir everything together until the bread cubes are evenly coated. Drizzle broth over the stuffing mixture and toss until well mixed.
• Spoon grain free stuffing into a 8X8 glass baking pan and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.

APPLE ALMOND STUFFING

Steps:

• Cut bread into 1/2-in. cubes and place in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 225° for 30-40 minutes or until partially dried, tossing occasionally. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions, apple, ham, celery and seasonings in butter for 15 minutes or until onions and apples are tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread cubes, almonds, currants, broth and juice; toss well. , Place in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through and lightly browned.

APPLE, ALMOND AND SAUSAGE STUFFING

Steps:

• Saute sausage,drain and crumble.
• Saute onions and celery in butter till onions are transparent.
• Add apples cook 5 minutes.
• Add broth, and seasonings, simmer 5 minutes.
• Add sausage, parsley and almonds to cubed bread.
• Pour hot vegetable mixture over bread.
• Blending well.
• Adjust seasoning to taste.
• Stuff your favorite pork roast or bake in buttered casserole dish.
• You can freeze this stuffing for later use.
• Cooking time is for stuffing only.

SOURDOUGH, APPLE AND ALMOND DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bread cubes in large roasting pan until crisp, about 20 minutes. Transfer to very large bowl.
• Butter 3-quart baking dish. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; sauté until golden, about 8 minutes. Add onions and celery; sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add apples; sauté 2 minutes. Add mixture to bread. Add nuts and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead; chill.)
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix eggs into dressing. Add enough stock to moisten. Spoon into baking dish. Cover; bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until top is crisp, about 20 minutes longer.

APPLE AND ALMOND STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In skillet, melt margarine, saute apple, margarine, almonds, and cinnamon until apple is tender, around 5 minutes.
• Flatten chicken breasts. Top with apple mixture, roll and secure with toothpicks.
• Dip into egg white mixture, then into bread crumbs.
• In a skillet, heat oil, saute breasts until browned on all sides. Place in a baking dish.
• Sauce:.
• In small saucepan, melt margarine. Add flour, cook with stirring for 1 minute.
• Add apple juice, stock, cinnamon, brown sugar. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Pour over chicken, cover, and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked.