Pear - Pecan Stuffing Recipe

Name: Pear - Pecan Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb firm-texture white bread; 2 tablespoons butter (do not substitute); 1 large onion, chopped about 1 cup; 2 large firm ripe bartlett pears, cored, peeled and chopped; 1/2 - 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup butter (do not substitute); 1 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons snipped parsley; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 dash fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb firm-texture white bread
2 tablespoons butter (do not substitute)
1 large onion, chopped about 1 cup
2 large firm ripe bartlett pears, cored, peeled and chopped
1/2 - 3/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter (do not substitute)
1 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash fresh ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees to speed-dry the bread and/or to bake the stuffing separately from the turkey.
2
Spread bread slices on baking sheets.
3
Place baking sheets in the oven for 20 minutes or until bread is dry.
4
Place the 2 tablespoons butter, onion and pear in a large frying pan. Cook over medium heat till tender but not brown, about 4 minutes.
5
Set aside.
6
Break the dried bread into small pieces, and place in a very large bowl.
7
Bring 1/2 water and the 1/4 cup butter to boiling in a small saucepan.
8
Add to bread crumbs, and toss just till moistened.
9
Stir in pear mixture, pecans, parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
10
Add the remaining water as needed until mixture reaches desired moistness.
11
Stuff turkey and bake according to your liking, or put stuffing into a 2 quart casserole and bake, covered in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until heated through.

587

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb firm-texture white bread, 2 tablespoons butter (do not substitute), 1 large onion, chopped about 1 cup, 2 large firm ripe bartlett pears, cored, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Pear - Pecan Stuffing falls under the General 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.

Pear - Pecan Stuffing

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