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Apple, Orange and Pecan Stuffing
May 2, 2011
Dinner

10 minutes

1 hours

4 cups/1L
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- 3 Tbsp45 mLbutter, divided
- 11large onion, finely chopped
- 22stalks celery, finely chopped
- 22apples, cored, peeled, and diced
- 5 cups1.25 Lcubed day-old bread
- 1/2 cup125 mLchopped pecans
- 1/2 cup125 mLchopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp5 mLdried sage
- 1 tsp5 mLgrated orange zest
- 1 cup250 mLchicken stock
Directions
Over medium-high heat, sauté onions and celery in 1 Tbsp/15 mL butter for 5 minutes, or until celery has softened. Add apples; continue cooking for 2 minutes. Transfer to large mixing bowl. Add bread, pecans, parsley, sage, and orange zest. Season with salt and pepper. (If using a commercial chicken stock, reduce salt.) Mix well. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, evenly distributing stuffing. Melt remaining 25 mL/2 Tbsp butter in chicken stock and pour over stuffing. Use for crown roast, rack or pork loins. If cooking stuffing separately from roast, bake at 350°F (180°C) for an 30-60 minutes, or until top becomes browned and crunchy.