Brandy Apricot Stuffing

Name: Brandy Apricot Stuffing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup brandy; 1/2 cup dried apricot, diced; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 cup onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 5 cups stuffing cubes (cubed, dried bread) or 5 cups your favourite recipe for prepared stuffing; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 egg, whisked

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Recipe by peachez

A nice addition instead of potatoes. We have this with cornish game hens. Cook time includes 20 minute cool down time for the sauce .

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READY IN: 1hr 25mins

SERVES: 10

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

cup brandy
¹⁄₂

cup dried apricot, diced
2

teaspoons vegetable oil
1

cup celery, chopped
1

cup onion, chopped
3

cloves garlic, minced
5

cups stuffing cubes (cubed, dried bread) or 5 cups your favourite recipe for prepared stuffing
1 ¹⁄₂

cups vegetable broth or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
¹⁄₂

cup toasted sliced almonds
¹⁄₂

cup dried cranberries
¹⁄₂

teaspoon thyme
¹⁄₄

teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1

egg, whisked

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly oil a 2 quart casserole.
In a small saucepan; heat brandy and the apricots to boiling, stir well.
Remove from heat and set pan aside.
Heat vegetable oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan, add the celery, onion and garlic, saute until lightly brown, about 2 minutes Add the brandy and apricots to the saute pan, cook until half the liquid reduces.
Remove from heat and cool In a large mixing bowl, combine the brandy/ apricot sauce, stuffing cubes, vegetable or chicken broth, almonds, cranberries, thyme and pepper- taste to adjust seasonings, add whisked egg.
Toss gently to mix Spoon into oiled casserole dish, cover with lid.
Bake for 45 minutes or until throughly heated.
Serve.

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