Christmas Apricot And Chestnut Stuffing

Christmas Apricot And Chestnut Stuffing
  • Author: Mary Berry

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.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT1H

Yield

6