Best 3 Grand Marnier Apricot Stuffing Recipes
Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Grand Marnier Apricot Stuffing, a culinary masterpiece that elevates your holiday feasts to new heights. This stuffing recipe, bursting with vibrant flavors, combines the perfect balance of sweet and savory, creating an unforgettable side dish that complements your main course perfectly. The delectable blend of dried apricots, aromatic orange zest, warm spices, and a hint of Grand Marnier liqueur infuses every bite with a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer a traditional stuffing baked inside the turkey or a delectable side dish served alongside, this recipe offers both options, ensuring a stuffing experience that delights every palate. Discover the magic of this extraordinary stuffing and transform your holiday meals into a memorable culinary journey.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SILVER PALATE GRAND MARNIER APRICOT STUFFING
I realize this is un-American, but I could run for President of Turkey Haters Anonymous. There's no ButterBall on my menu, but this recipe from Silver Palate is an annual tradition--the best un-stuffed stuffing ever! It goes along with the SP recipe for "Thanksgiving Potatoes" already on Zaar in many versions - potatoes mashed with butter, cream cheese & sour cream. With these two things on your plate, who needs the bird? THA'ers unite. I know you're out there.
Provided by San Marcos Sunshine
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h5m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the apricots and 1 cup of the Grand Marnier in a small saucepan. Heat to boiling. Remove from heat and set aside. (If you simply must, simmer the giblets in a small saucepan covered with water for 5 minutes. When cool, remove and finely dice, discarding the liquid.).
- Melt ½ cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and saute for 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- In the same skillet, cook the sausage, crumbling it with a fork, until it's no longer pink. Remove from heat and add to the celery & onion mixture.
- Add the stuffing mix, apricots with the liquid, the almonds (and the optional giblets.) Stir to combine.
- Heat the remaining 1/2 cup butter and chicken stock just until the butter melts. Pour over the stuffing mixture and add the remaining 1/2 cup of Grand Marnier. Stir well to moisten the stuffing, adding the thyme, salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake stuffing in a large buttered casserole at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
- If you insist, you'll have enough to stuff a 21-24 pound bird with a small extra casserole on the side.
- Note: I usually make just ½ recipe. The Grand Marnier is expensive. If not in your budget, you might substitute another orange flavored liqueur (even Southern Comfort works.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.5, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 76.6, Sodium 879.3, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 10.4, Protein 18.6
SILVER PALATE GRAND MARNIER APRICOT STUFFING
Categories Fruit Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing Sausage Thyme
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Place the apricots and 1 cup of the Grand Marnier in a small saucepan. Heat to boiling. Remove from heat and set aside. (If you simply must, simmer the giblets in a small saucepan covered with water for 5 minutes. When cool, remove and finely dice, discarding the liquid.). 2. Melt ½ cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and saute for 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. 3. In the same skillet, cook the sausage, crumbling it with a fork, until it's no longer pink. Remove from heat and add to the celery & onion mixture. 4. Add the stuffing mix, apricots with the liquid, the almonds (and the optional giblets.) Stir to combine. 5. Heat the remaining 1/2 cup butter and chicken stock just until the butter melts. Pour over the stuffing mixture and add the remaining 1/2 cup of Grand Marnier. Stir well to moisten the stuffing, adding the thyme, salt and pepper to taste. 6. Bake stuffing in a large buttered casserole at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes. 7. If you insist, you'll have enough to stuff a 21-24 pound bird with a small extra casserole on the side.
GRAND MARNIER APRICOT STUFFING
Well, the rain and gray gloom came back to our area today. So it got me thinking about Thanksgiving and planning ahead, lol. I usually try a lot of new recipes each year just to vary things up a bit. I have to have a Grand Marnier cranberry sauce otherwise the kids all start a mutiny! So this stuffing sounds really good and is very possibly a new contender this year. My notes don't say where I got this recipe but I'm pretty sure it was online somewhere. Since I've never made this one before, I'm guessing at servings and times.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place apricots and 1 cup Grand Marnier in a small saucepan, and heat to boiling.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Heat chicken broth to boiling.
- Add celery and onion.
- Simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
- Cook the sausage in the microwave oven and chop fine.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine stuffing mix, apricots with liquid, sausage, slivered apples, onion, celery and broth.
- Stir to combine.
- Add remaining Grand Marnier.
- Stir well to moisten stuffing.
- Season with thyme and pepper to taste.
- Makes enough for 21-24 pound turkey.
Tips:
- Use fresh apricots for the best flavor. If fresh apricots are not available, you can use dried apricots that have been soaked in warm water for 30 minutes.
- If you don't have Grand Marnier, you can use another orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec.
- Be sure to toast the bread cubes before adding them to the stuffing. This will help them to absorb the liquid and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Don't overstuff the turkey or chicken. The stuffing should be loose and fluffy, so that it can cook evenly.
- If you are making the stuffing ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you are ready to cook the stuffing, bring it to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Conclusion:
Grand Marnier apricot stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any holiday meal. The combination of sweet apricots, tart cranberries, and nutty pecans is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a special stuffing recipe, give this one a try!
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