Northwest Fruit Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
| Butter/Margarine | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Red onion | 1 Large, chopped | |
| Fennel bulb | 1 Large, trimmed | |
| Pears | 2 Large, peeled | |
| Granny smith apple | 1 Large, peeled | |
| 1 1/2 loaves sliced firm white bread, cut into 3/4 inch cubes and lightly toasted | ||
| Chicken broth | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 2/3 cup dried tart cherries | ||
| Golden Raisins | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Parsley | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Thyme leaves | 2 Teaspoon, chopped | |
| Sage leaves | 1 Teaspoon, chopped | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper | ||
Directions
In 12 inch skillet, melt margarine or butter over medium high heat.
Add onion and fennel and cook 10 to 12 minutes, until golden, stirring occasionally.
Add pears and apple and cook 5 minutes longer.
In large bowl, combine onion mixture with toasted bread cubes and remaining ingredients; toss to mix well.
Use to stuff 12 to 16 pound turkey.
Or, spoon into 13" by 9" glass baking dish; cover with foil and bake in preheated 325°F. oven 45 minutes or until heated through.
Add onion and fennel and cook 10 to 12 minutes, until golden, stirring occasionally.
Add pears and apple and cook 5 minutes longer.
In large bowl, combine onion mixture with toasted bread cubes and remaining ingredients; toss to mix well.
Use to stuff 12 to 16 pound turkey.
Or, spoon into 13" by 9" glass baking dish; cover with foil and bake in preheated 325°F. oven 45 minutes or until heated through.
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