Food & Cooking Recipes Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes Cornbread and Pumpkin Challah Stuffing with Dried Fruit 3.4 (16) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 23, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 12 An enriched egg bread with dough similar to that of brioche, challah is ideal for stuffing. In Cornbread and Pumpkin Challah Stuffing with Dried Fruit, the pumpkin challah adds a warm, spicy aroma to this dressing. Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted, plus more for casserole 1 recipe Cornbread, day old, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 loaf Pumpkin Challah, day old, cut into 1-inch cubes ½ cup dried apricots, diced ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup dried cherries ½ cup dried figs, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram 1 teaspoon salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper 2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or low-sodium canned chicken broth, skimmed of fat Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a large casserole dish, and set aside. Place cornbread and challah in a large bowl with apricots, cranberries, cherries, figs, sage, marjoram, salt, and pepper, and toss well. Pour chicken stock and melted butter over mixture, and stir to combine. Place mixture in prepared casserole. Bake uncovered until golden brown on top and heated through, 45 minutes. If stuffing becomes too brown while baking, tent with aluminum foil. Cook's Notes If you do not make the pumpkin challah, substitute a rich store-bought brioche or challah. Rate it Print