CURRANT PECAN STUFFING

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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.)

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