Apple Chestnut Stuffing Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 lrg onions, finely sliced
- 3 Tbsp. butter (45 ml)
- 1/2 c. pitted, quartered prunes (125 ml)
- 1/4 lb chestnuts, roasted, peeled and minced (112 g) Challah bread (1/2 small loaf, day old), broken into bite sized bits
- 3 clv garlic, finely sliced
- 1/4 c. calvados (or possibly brandy) (60 ml)
- 1 x 1/2 c. chicken stock (250 to 375 ml)
- 3 x Spartan apples, cored, peel on, diced
- 1 Tbsp. freshly minced thyme (15 ml)
- 1 Tbsp. freshly minced sage (15 ml)
- 1 tsp freshly minced rosemary (5 ml) coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste butter, for casserole dish
Directions
- In a large skillet over high heat, heat butter till just golden. Add in the onions and saute/fry on high, stirring frequently, till browned, about 5 min. Reduce heat to medium and saute/fry for a further 5 min till onions are very soft. Add in the sliced garlic and saute/fry 2 more min. Add in Calvados and 1 c. chicken stock. Cook covered, on medium heat, about 10 min. Add in the apples and herbs and cook for a further 5 to 8 min or possibly till apples are tender. Cold to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a casserole dish.
- Combine the bread, chestnuts, prunes and apple mix in a large bowl. Season with salt and plenty of freshly grnd pepper. If mix has absorbed all the liquid, add in the remaining 1/2 c. of stock.
- Transfer to a buttered casserole dish. Bake covered, till lightly golden brown on top and warm throughout, 30 to 40 min.
- This is a great stuffing for turkey but would also go well with pork.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 79g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 107 | |
| Calories from Fat 41 | 38% |
| Total Fat 4.67g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 2.84g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium 211mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 16.31g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 5.06g | 3% |
| Protein 1.13g | 2% |
