APPLE-CHESTNUT STUFFING

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This recipe makes a delicious stuffing for our Spice-Cured Turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chestnuts, 12 ounces in the shells, 8 ounces shelled
1 loaf rustic Italian or French bread (about 1 pound)
2 cups prunes, coarsely chopped (12 ounces)
1 cup apple cider
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
1 large red onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 green apples, cored, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons freshly chopped sage
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a chestnut knife or a small paring knife, make an incision about 1/8 inch deep through the shell and into the flesh of the chestnut almost all the way around the circumference of the nut. Transfer to a chestnut pan or rimmed baking pan. Roast in the oven until the chestnuts are tender, about 35 minutes. Turn the oven off. Leaving the pan with the chestnuts in the oven, remove several at a time. Working quickly, place 1 chestnut in a towel, and, holding both, peel the chestnut while still hot. Remove and discard the shells and inner skin; coarsely chop, and set aside.
  • Remove crusts from bread, and set aside. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. Place in a single layer on two baking sheets, and toast in the oven until dry, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool. Place reserved crusts in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until coarse crumbs are formed.
  • Place prunes and apple cider in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until all liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and add the chestnuts, red onion, half the celery, and half the apples. Cook until onion is translucent, about 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and crumbs, prune mixture, chestnut mixture, remaining celery, apples, eggs, heavy cream, and sage. Stir to combine. The juices from the brine will season the stuffing; stir before serving.
  • Stuffing can be baked in turkey until its temperature reaches 165 degrees. Excess stuffing can be seasoned with salt and pepper and baked in a buttered baking dish, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and then uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.

Noah Willis
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This stuffing is a keeper! It's so flavorful and moist, and the apples and chestnuts add a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Sobaan
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I've made this stuffing several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Alondra Belmontes
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This stuffing was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was the perfect addition to my Thanksgiving dinner.


Arjun Yari
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I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the apples and chestnuts added a really nice touch.


Jon Neitzke
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This stuffing was really easy to make and it turned out great. I loved the combination of apples and chestnuts. It was a hit with my family and friends.


Guste Baranauskaite
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This stuffing was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less apples next time.


Faa Chondoma
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffing turned out great. It was moist and flavorful, and the apples and chestnuts added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Kwanele Ginya
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This stuffing was okay. It was a little dry, but the flavors were good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Egondu Ihedioha
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This stuffing was a disappointment. It was dry and bland, and the apples and chestnuts were hardly noticeable. I would not recommend this recipe.


namwanje sophia
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I loved this stuffing! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. The flavors were amazing and the texture was just right.


Karleigh Johnson
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This was the best stuffing I've ever had. It was so moist and flavorful, and the apples and chestnuts added a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ireland Henderson
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This stuffing is a must-try for any stuffing lover. It's so flavorful and moist, with just the right amount of sweetness from the apples and chestnuts. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Cheater Smart
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I made this stuffing for my Christmas dinner and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Akash Gil
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This stuffing is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I love the addition of apples and chestnuts. It's a really unique and delicious stuffing.


Bonginkosi Keyi
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I tried this stuffing for the first time last year and it was a huge success. I've been making it every year since. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Br Rakib
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This stuffing was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I especially loved the combination of apples and chestnuts. It was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Musthakeem Nadaf
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My family loved this stuffing! It was so flavorful and moist, with just the right amount of sweetness from the apples and chestnuts. I will definitely be making this again for our next holiday dinner.