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Individual Stuffing Muffins with Apples and Cherries

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Individual Stuffing Muffins with Apples and Cherries are a delightful twist on classic holiday stuffing. Sweet apples, tart dried cherries, and crunchy pecans are combined with aromatic herbs and moist bread cubes, then baked into perfectly portioned muffins. They’re flavorful, festive, and easy to serve at family dinners or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

8 tablespoons salted butter (plus extra for greasing pans)

1 stick butter

3 cups finely diced yellow onion (about 1 medium onion)

1½ cups finely diced celery (about 4 medium stalks)

1 whole dried bay leaf

2 cups finely diced Fuji or Honeycrisp apple, peeled and cored (about 1½ medium apples)

1 cup roughly chopped pecans

4 ounces tart dried cherries

1 teaspoon dried sage

1 teaspoon dried thyme

3 large eggs

2 cups vegetable stock

10 cups dried bread cubes

Whole pecans for topping muffins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with butter.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and bay leaf. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Remove bay leaf.
  3. Add diced apples, pecans, dried cherries, sage, and thyme. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and vegetable stock. Add the sautéed vegetable and fruit mixture. Stir in dried bread cubes until well combined. Let mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow bread to absorb liquid.
  5. Spoon the mixture into the greased muffin cups, pressing gently to fill each cup. Top with whole pecans if desired.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center.
  7. Remove from oven and allow muffins to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing from the pan. Serve warm.

Notes

Substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans for a different nutty flavor.

Mix in dried cranberries instead of cherries.

Add cooked sausage or bacon for a savory version.

Use a combination of different bread types, such as sourdough or whole wheat, for added texture.

Sprinkle shredded cheese on top before baking for a cheesy twist.

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