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Fruit & Nut Stuffing

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This luxurious Fruit & Nut Stuffing transforms traditional holiday sides into a gourmet experience. By macerating prunes, currants, raisins, and apricots in bourbon overnight, the dish develops deep, complex flavors that permeate every bite. The addition of tart apples, caramelized onions, and celery provides a savory backbone, while a mix of macadamia nuts, cashews, and walnuts offers delightful crunch. Fresh cranberries add a bright pop of acidity and color, balancing the sweetness of the dried fruits.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 204.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This luxurious Fruit & Nut Stuffing transforms traditional holiday sides into a gourmet experience. By macerating prunes, currants, raisins, and apricots in bourbon overnight, the dish develops deep, complex flavors that permeate every bite. The addition of tart apples, caramelized onions, and celery provides a savory backbone, while a mix of macadamia nuts, cashews, and walnuts offers delightful crunch. Fresh cranberries add a bright pop of acidity and color, balancing the sweetness of the dried fruits.
Ingredients
  • 18 ea Whole pitted prunes
  • 1/2 cup Dried currants
  • 1 cup Raisins
  • 24 ea Dried apricot halves
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon
  • 3 ea Tart cooking apples
  • 3 ea Large onions, peeled and diced
  • 3 ea Celery ribs, diced
  • 4 tablespoon Melted butter
  • 2/3 cup Whole macadamia nuts
  • 2/3 cup Whole cashews
  • 1 cup Unsalted walnut pieces
  • 2 cup Whole raw cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Dried chervil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Finely minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 ea Eggs, slightly beaten
Directions
  1. 1
    Combine prunes, currants, raisins, and apricot halves in a bowl and pour bourbon over them.
  2. 2
    Cover the bowl and let the fruit soak overnight to macerate.
  3. 3
    If using salted macadamia nuts and cashews, rinse them under cold water to remove excess salt, then dry thoroughly on paper towels.
  4. 4
    Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5
    Add the macadamia nuts and cashews to the skillet and toast, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
  6. 6
    Remove toasted nuts from the skillet and set aside to cool.
  7. 7
    Peel, core, and chop the apples; dice the onions and celery.
  8. 8
    In the same skillet, melt the butter over moderate heat.
  9. 9
    Add the chopped apples, diced onions, and celery to the skillet.
  10. 10
    Cook the vegetable mixture, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and celery is tender, about 11 minutes.
  11. 11
    Transfer the cooked vegetable mixture to a large mixing bowl.
  12. 12
    Add the macerated fruit (including any remaining bourbon liquid) to the bowl.
  13. 13
    Add the toasted nuts, walnuts, cranberries, ground cloves, cayenne, ginger, chervil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  14. 14
    Pour the beaten eggs over the mixture.
  15. 15
    Gently mix all ingredients with two large spoons until evenly blended.
  16. 16
    Stuff the turkey cavity 3/4 full with the stuffing mixture.
  17. 17
    Roast the turkey according to standard guidelines for its weight, ensuring the stuffing reaches a safe internal temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 204.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.2g13%
Saturated Fat 2.0g10%
Cholesterol 27.6mg10%
Sodium 30.5mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 31.1g11%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
Sugars 25.5g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: stuffing, dressing, fruit, nuts, prunes, apricots, bourbon, cranberries, thanksgiving, christmas, holiday, side dish, toasted nuts, apples, onions, celery, spiced, vegetarian, festive, comfort food
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