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02-09-10

Dried-Fruit Stuffing

driedfruitstuffing_155Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients:

  • One 1-pound loaf unsliced white sandwich bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter
  • 3 large granny smith apples, cored and finely chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 ribs celery with leafy tops, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup dried sour cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • Salt and pepper

    Directions: 

    • Preheat the oven to 400°. On each of 2 baking sheets, arrange the bread cubes in a single layer and bake, tossing once, until dried and slightly toasted, about 10 minutes; let cool.
    Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the apples, onion and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the bread, chicken broth, raisins, dried cherries and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake until golden, about 15 minutes more.

    Posted by linds » Every Day with Rachael Ray, Holidays, Magazines, Sides, Thanksgiving