Apple Chestnut Stuffing Recipe

Name: Apple Chestnut Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions, finely sliced; 3 tablespoons butter (45 ml); 1/2 cup pitted quartered prune (125 ml); 1/4 lb chestnuts, roasted, peeled and chopped (112 g); challah, broken into bite sized bits (1/2 small loaf, day old); 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced; 1/4 cup calvados (or brandy, 60 ml); 1 - 1 1/2 cup chicken stock (250 to 375 ml); 3 spartan apples, cored, peel on, diced; 1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme (15 ml); 1 tablespoon freshly chopped sage (15 ml); 1 teaspoon freshly chopped rosemary (5 ml); coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste; butter, for casserole dish

Servings: persons

2 large onions, finely sliced
3 tablespoons butter (45 ml)
1/2 cup pitted quartered prune (125 ml)
1/4 lb chestnuts, roasted, peeled and chopped (112 g)
challah, broken into bite sized bits (1/2 small loaf, day old)
3 garlic cloves, finely sliced
1/4 cup calvados (or brandy, 60 ml)
1 - 1 1/2 cup chicken stock (250 to 375 ml)
3 spartan apples, cored, peel on, diced
1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme (15 ml)
1 tablespoon freshly chopped sage (15 ml)
1 teaspoon freshly chopped rosemary (5 ml)
coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
butter, for casserole dish

1
In a large skillet over high heat, melt butter until just golden brown.
2
Add the onions and saute on high, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Reduce heat to medium and saute for a further 5 minutes until onions are very soft then add the sliced garlic and saute 2 more minutes.
4
Add Calvados and 1 cup chicken stock, cook covered, on medium heat, about 10 minutes.
5
Add the apples and herbs and cook for a further 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are tender.
6
Cool to room temperature.
7
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and butter a casserole dish.
8
Combine the bread, chestnuts, prunes and apple mixture in a large bowl. Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground pepper.
9
If mixture has absorbed all the liquid, add the remaining 1/2 cup of stock.
10
Transfer to a buttered casserole dish.
11
Bake covered, until lightly golden on top and hot throughout, 30 to 40 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large onions, finely sliced, 3 tablespoons butter (45 ml), 1/2 cup pitted quartered prune (125 ml), 1/4 lb chestnuts, roasted, peeled and chopped (112 g), and more.

Yes, Apple Chestnut Stuffing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple Chestnut Stuffing

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