Sweet Potato, Apple & Cranberry Stuffing
A simple, fall-inspired “stuffing-style” side made with sweet potatoes, apples, and cranberries. Roast it under a whole chicken or bake it on its own for a buttery, caramelized dish that tastes like the holidays.
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Equipment
- Roasting pan or casserole dish
Ingredients
For the stuffing:
- 2 Sweet Potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 Apples chopped (Honeycrisp or Cortland)
- 1 Onion diced
- ½ cup Dried Cranberries unsweetened if possible
- 3-4 tablespoons Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
For the spice mix (or use 4 tsp poultry seasoning):
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 teaspoons Sage
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon White Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon Cloves
Optional:
- 1 Pastured Chicken 4–5 lbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes, chop apples, and dice the onion. If sweet potatoes are very firm, boil them for 3 minutes to soften slightly.2 Sweet Potatoes, 2 Apples, 1 Onion
- In a small bowl, mix salt, sage, black pepper, white pepper, nutmeg, and cloves.1 teaspoon Salt, 3 teaspoons Sage, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, ⅛ teaspoon White Pepper, ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon Cloves
- Melt 1–2 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Add diced onion and cook until soft and lightly golden, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, mix sweet potatoes, onions, apples, and half the spice mix. Add another tablespoon of melted butter and stir to coat. Add cranberries and mix again.½ cup Dried Cranberries
- With chicken: Stuff a little mixture into the cavity (not tightly). Spread the rest around the bird in a roasting pan.1 Pastured Chicken
- Without chicken: Butter a casserole dish and spread the mixture evenly. Dot the top with a bit more butter.
- Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes to brown the edges.
- Lower oven to 375°F. Continue roasting 35–45 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender and caramelized.
- If roasting with chicken, cook about 1 hour total, or until the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the breast.
- Let the pan rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Swap the butter for olive or coconut oil to make it dairy-free.
- Drizzle maple syrup before roasting for a touch of sweetness.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 8211IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 149kcal
Cost: $11