Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Balls with Fruity Stuffing Seasoning
These golden stuffing balls have crisp edges, soft centres and little bursts of sweet apple and cranberry. Fruity Stuffing Seasoning brings the savoury and fruity elements together, creating a generous roast-dinner side without measuring several separate herbs.
They are completely meat-free and can be prepared ahead, so they work just as well for a relaxed Sunday lunch as they do on a busy festive cooking day.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or 20g butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 eating apple, cored and finely diced
- 200g fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Fruity Stuffing Seasoning
- 75g dried cranberries
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 150–200ml hot vegetable stock
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
🍴 Instructions
- Heat the oven to 190°C fan / 210°C conventional and line a baking tray.
- Heat the oil or butter in a frying pan. Cook the onion for 6–8 minutes until soft, then add the apple and cook for 3 minutes.
- Put the breadcrumbs, Fruity Stuffing Seasoning and cranberries in a bowl. Add the cooked onion and apple.
- Stir in the egg and enough hot stock to make a moist mixture that holds together without becoming wet. Leave for 5 minutes.
- With damp hands, shape into ten balls and arrange on the tray.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden all over.
- Rest for 3 minutes before serving.
⏱️ Timings
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Makes: 10
🥗 Serving Suggestions
Serve with roast chicken, turkey, pork or a plant-based roast and plenty of gravy. Shape the balls up to a day ahead, cover and refrigerate until needed.
💛 Why This Recipe Works
Softening the onion and apple first removes harshness and excess moisture. A short resting time lets the breadcrumbs absorb the stock so the balls stay tender without falling apart.
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