This delicious savory dressing/stuffing recipe combines rich pecans, with sweet, tart dried apricots. You can use it for stuffing turkey, or other poultry, or serve it along side roast pork, or even a prime rib of beef.
Makes 8 Servings of Pecan and Apricot Dressing or Poultry Stuffing
Makes 8 Servings of Pecan and Apricot Dressing or Poultry Stuffing
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf (1 pound) country-style French or Italian bread (wheat or white)
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 4 oz dried apricots, diced
- 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 egg, beaten
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Preparation:
Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes, and bake in a 275 degree F. oven until dry and crisp, about 20 minutes. Time will vary, so check often after 15 minutes. Remove bread cubes and allow to cool on the pan.
In a large sauté pan, on medium heat, sauté the onion and celery in the butter until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread, sautéed vegetables, broth, herbs, apricot, pecans, egg, salt and fresh ground black pepper; mix together very thoroughly. Spoon into a buttered baking dish, and bake at 375° for 30 to 40 minutes, or until heated through and browned.
This dressing recipe can be used as a stuffing recipe for chicken, goose, or turkey. Should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Check out these other great dressing and stuffing recipes:
Walnut Cranberry Stuffing
Basic Cornbread Dressing
Pear and Almond Dressing and Poultry Stuffing
Classic Fresh Herb Stuffing
Savory Sausage Dressing
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In a large sauté pan, on medium heat, sauté the onion and celery in the butter until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread, sautéed vegetables, broth, herbs, apricot, pecans, egg, salt and fresh ground black pepper; mix together very thoroughly. Spoon into a buttered baking dish, and bake at 375° for 30 to 40 minutes, or until heated through and browned.
This dressing recipe can be used as a stuffing recipe for chicken, goose, or turkey. Should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Check out these other great dressing and stuffing recipes:
Walnut Cranberry Stuffing
Basic Cornbread Dressing
Pear and Almond Dressing and Poultry Stuffing
Classic Fresh Herb Stuffing
Savory Sausage Dressing
Apple Cider and Sage Dressing