Apricot Pecan Stuffing Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Pecan Stuffing

• Leek
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
• Dried Apricot
• Ground Nutmeg
• White Bread
• Fresh Rosemary
• Fresh Thyme
• Fresh Parsley
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How to Make Apricot Pecan Stuffing

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and onion; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Stir in diced apples, toasted pecans, chopped apricots, and nutmeg. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, until apples are slightly softened.
3. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together half and half, egg, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the wet ingredients over the bread mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the bread is moistened. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
7. Pour the stuffing mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
8. Bake, covered, for 20 minutes.
9. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.