| Apple & Apricot Walnut Stuffing Recipe | Apple & Apricot Walnut Stuffing Recipe Ingredients required:- 10 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2-1/2 cups chopped, cored apples
- 1 fresh onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried sage
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup chicken broth, divided
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Time: 2 hour
Serves: 10 - 12
| Apple & Apricot Walnut Stuffing Recipe Instructions & Tips:Preheat oven to 275 F. Place and arrange bread cubes in a single layer on large, shallow baking sheets. Bake in the oven, stirring frequently, until crisp and dry, about 1 hour (depending on moisture in bread). Cool, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
Increase heat to 350 F. Place and arrange walnuts on a baking sheet and toast until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop, set aside.
Meanwhile, combine apricots, apple cider and raisins in a small saucepan, mix well. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and cover. Let steep for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Next, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples, fresh onion, celery, salt and pepper and saute until tender, but not browned, about 10 minutes. Stir well to evenly combined in thyme, sage and cloves and remove from heat.
Carefully combine fresh onion mixture, toasted walnuts, apricot and raisins, including liquid with the bread cubes and toss lightly. Use as a stuffing for poultry or spoon into a 13x9x2-inch baking dish that's been lightly coated with vegetable cooking spray. Bake in the oven, covered, for 15 minutes. Carefully pour half the chicken broth evenly over the top and bake for another 15 minutes. Carefully pour remaining broth on top and bake for 15 minutes longer, removing cover for the last 10 minutes. Serve warm.
| Apple & Apricot Walnut Stuffing Recipe Cooking Time & Tips:- For cooking times please see above.
- Allow to cool a little before serving.
| Apple & Apricot Walnut Stuffing Recipe Serving Instructions & Tips:- Serve with Turkey and your choice of vegetables
- Goes well with white wine
- Great for a Thanksgiving or Christmas Meal
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