Fruit And Nut Stuffing

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Title: FRUIT AND NUT STUFFING
Categories: Poultry
Yield: 1 servings

18 ea Whole pitted prunes
1/2 c Dried currants
1 c Raisins
24 ea Dried apricot halves
1/4 c Bourbon
3 ea Tart cooking apples,
1 x Unpeeled, cored and chopped
3 ea Large onions, peeled and dic
3 ea Celery ribs, diced
4 T Melted butter
2/3 c Whole macadamia nuts
2/3 c Whole cashews
1 c Unsalted walnut pieces
2 c Whole raw cranberries
1 t Ground cloves
1/4 t Cayenne pepper
1 t Ground ginger
1 t Dried chervil leaves
1 t Finely minced fresh parsley
2 t Salt
1/4 t Freshly ground black pepper
2 ea Eggs, slightly beated

Put the prunes, currants, raisins, and apricot halves in a bowl and
pour the bourbon over the fruit. Cover bowl and soak overnight.
If you are using salted macadamia nuts and salted cashews, put them in
a strainer and remove salt by rinsing them under cold water. Dry on
paper towels. Heat 2 tbsp. vegetable oil in a skillet and add the
nuts. Toast them, stirring constantly, until golden.
Combine the apples, onions, and celery in a large skillet along with
the butter. Cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring
occasionally, until the onions are soft and celery is tender, about 11
minutes.
Transfer the onion mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the macerated
fruit and all remaining ingredients. Gently mix the stuffing with 2
large spoons until evenly blended. Set aside the stuffing while you
prepare the turkey for roasting. Stuff turkey 3/4 full and roast
according to size. (for a 20 lb. turkey, approx. 9 cups)

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