Apple-Raisin Stuffing

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Apple-Raisin Stuffing to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Apple-Raisin Stuffing, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can Campbell's®
• Condensed Chicken Broth
• 4 cups Pepperidge Farm® Herb
• Seasoned Stuffing
• 1 medium apple, cored and
• chopped
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Add the celery and onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Add the broth and heat to a boil

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Remove the skillet from the heat

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Add the stuffing, apples, raisins and cinnamon and mix lightly

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Spoon the stuffing mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole