Brandy Apricot Stuffing

Name: Brandy Apricot Stuffing
Ingredients: 1 cup brandy; 1/2 cup dried apricot, diced; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 cup onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 5 cups stuffing cubes (cubed, dried bread) or 5 cups your favourite recipe for prepared stuffing; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 egg, whisked

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 cup brandy
1/2 cup dried apricot, diced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups stuffing cubes (cubed, dried bread) or 5 cups your favourite recipe for prepared stuffing
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 egg, whisked

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2

Lightly oil a 2 quart casserole.
3

In a small saucepan; heat brandy and the apricots to boiling, stir well.
4

Remove from heat and set pan aside.
5

Heat vegetable oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan, add the celery, onion and garlic, saute until lightly brown, about 2 minutes Add the brandy and apricots to the saute pan, cook until half the liquid reduces.
6

Remove from heat and cool In a large mixing bowl, combine the brandy/ apricot sauce, stuffing cubes, vegetable or chicken broth, almonds, cranberries, thyme and pepper- taste to adjust seasonings, add whisked egg.
7

Toss gently to mix Spoon into oiled casserole dish, cover with lid.
8

Bake for 45 minutes or until throughly heated.
9

Serve.