You probably already have these two ingredients on hand.
Its such a big deal that we had three stuffings on the table one year.
My brother-in-law brought his familys German-style stuffing, which involved liver sausage and about 20 other ingredients.
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
My sisters and my mom had to havecornbread and sausage stuffing.
I broughtbread stuffing, but with my mother-in-law Jeannes two secret ingredients: apples and raisins.
I admit that the first time I tried it I was skeptical.
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
Why I Add Apples and Raisins to Stuffing
Apples and raisins elevate any basic stuffing recipe.
Both the apples and the raisins add a subtle sweetness without overpowering the other ingredients.
The raisins plump up, and the apples almost melt into the stuffing.
When you pair them with traditional herbs like sage, thyme, and parsley, its heavenly.
I usually soak the apple pieces in lemon juice so they dont turn brown before cooking.
I also add about one-half to three-quarters of a cup of raisins.
For Thanksgiving, I often double the recipe because it’s so good that everyone wants some.
I mix in the apples and raisins at the same time as the onions, celery, and herbs.
It’s the simplest upgrade, and it works whether you are making stuffing from scratch or a box.
If you or some of your family members dont like raisins, just add the apples.
Thats what I did last year when I made my familys favorite cornbread and sausage stuffing.
They didnt even know I had added anything out of the ordinary, but they raved about the taste.
