Best Currant Pecan Stuffing Recipes

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Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 Cups chicken broth
1 Cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
4 Tbsp. butter
1 Cup diced onion
1 Cup diced celery
2 tart apples, cored & cut in 1/2 cubes
1 Tbsp. dried thyme
2 tsp. rubbed sage
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 lb. cubed bread for stuffing(I use sour dough)
2 Cups pecans, coarsely chopped
1 Cup dried currants.

Steps:

Bring broth to a boil. Add apricots. Remove from heat & soak for 15 minutes. Heat butter in a large pan. Add onion & celery. Saute utnil tender. Add broth apricots, apples, & spices. Stir & transfer to a large bowl. Gradually add bread crumbs, folding in gently until stuffing is moist. Mix in nuts & currants. Let cool completely before stuffing turkey.

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Yield Makes 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup dried currants
1/2 cup Sherry
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon dried fines herbes or herbes de Provence
1 14-ounce package cubed herb-seasoned stuffing
2 cups water
1 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Steps:

Combine currants and Sherry in medium bowl. Let stand until currants are plump, about 30 minutes.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery and fines herbes. Sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Set aside.
Place stuffing cubes in bowl. Melt 1/2 cup better in 2 cups water in saucepan over medium heat. Pour over stuffing cubes. Add currant mixture, vegetable mixture and pecans. Toss to combine. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)