Apricot Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
This apricot stuffing recipe is perfect for your holiday dinner table. Here are the ingredients you'll need:
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 cups day-old bread cubes (white or sourdough)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
Here's how to make this delicious apricot stuffing:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the apricots in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and chop the apricots.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped apricots, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes with the apricot mixture and toss to combine.
- Add the broth and stir until the bread is evenly moistened.
- Transfer the stuffing to a 9x13-inch baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
This apricot stuffing recipe yields about 12 servings. Here's the nutritional information per serving:
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 820mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 36g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 9g
- Protein: 6g
While this apricot stuffing recipe isn't the most low-calorie option out there, it's a delicious indulgence for special occasions. If you're looking to make it healthier, you could try using whole wheat bread instead of white bread, or reducing the amount of butter in the recipe.
Enjoy this apricot stuffing recipe with your loved ones and make it a holiday tradition!