Christmas Apricot And Chestnut Stuffing
This delightful dish combines the sweet and tangy flavors of dried apricots with the earthy richness of chestnuts, all nestled in a bed of buttery breadcrumbs. The aromatic parsley adds a fresh note to this hearty and satisfying recipe. Perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly evening, this baked dish is sure to warm your heart and soul.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 600ml/1 pint water
- 1 large onion
- 225g/8oz pre-soaked dried apricots
- 225g/9oz fresh white breadcrumbs
- 75g/3oz butter
- 225g/8oz frozen chestnuts
- generous bunch fresh parsley
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven 200C/400F/Gas 6. Butter a shallow ovenproof dish.
- Add 600ml/1 pint water into a pan with the onion and apricots. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about five minutes. Drain.
- Put the breadcrumbs into a large bowl. Melt the butter in a frying pan and pour half of this onto the breadcrumbs.
- In the remaining butter, fry the chestnuts over a high heat until lightly browned. Tip into the bowl with the breadcrumbs. Add the apricots, onion and parsley to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Turn into a buttered, shallow ovenproof dish and bake in a preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until crisp and hot right through.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT1H
Yield
6
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