CRANBERRY-DRIED FRUIT STUFFING

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Make this for our Roast Turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Yield Makes about 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish and baking
1/2 loaf rustic white or Italian bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
9 dried pear halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup sultanas (golden raisins)
1/4 cup dried currants
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, cut into 3/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon minced, peeled ginger
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup Marsala wine
1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped (optional)
1 1/2 cups seeded, coarsely chopped, cooked quinces from Quince Syrup
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Toss with bread cubes in a large bowl. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven, tossing once, until golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Pour 1 cup boiling water over dried fruit in a bowl; stir to submerge. Set aside until fruit has softened, about 30 minutes. Drain; reserve soaking liquid.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, ginger, and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Add onion mixture to bread cubes. Return skillet to medium heat. Add Marsala, and cook, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until liquid bubbles. Pour over bread mixture. Stir in dried fruit, 1/2 cup soaking liquid, walnuts if using, quinces, and cranberries. Stir in spices and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Stir in eggs.
  • To cook stuffing in turkey: Stuff as directed (see Roast Turkey with Quince Glaze recipe). Spoon remaining stuffing into a buttered 8-inch square baking dish; dot generously with butter. Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degrees oven until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. To bake all of the stuffing in the oven: Spoon it into a buttered 13-by-9-inch baking dish; dot generously with butter. Bake as directed above.

Jasmin Harper
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This stuffing sounds amazing. I'm going to make it for my next holiday dinner.


Malik Azeem 190 Pakistan381
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I can't wait to try this stuffing recipe. It looks delicious!


Emanueli Nassari
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


Joel Adoli
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I've never made stuffing before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Shaggy Roger
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This stuffing is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it reheats well.


Bruce Pauloosie
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This stuffing is a great way to add a festive touch to your holiday dinner.


Caroline Nzioka
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I love the way this stuffing cooks up. It's so moist and flavorful.


Fainess Mapfunde
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This stuffing is easy to make and always turns out perfect. It's a great way to use up leftover bread.


Hakiza Justus
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This stuffing is delicious! The cranberries and dried fruit add a nice touch of sweetness and tartness.


Sinha islam sin
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I've been making this stuffing for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Sylvia Yajah
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This stuffing is so good, I could eat it every day.


Angel Cannon
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I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner last year, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Ralph Carter
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This stuffing is amazing! I love the way the cranberries and dried fruit add a touch of sweetness and tartness.


sadeel nidal
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I've tried many stuffing recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Abdul Hafeez parhyar
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This stuffing is a must-have for any holiday dinner. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sandra Welch
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This stuffing is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jyoti Ghising
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Love the combination of flavors in this dish. The cranberries and dried fruit add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the bread.


Fatimah Fatimah
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This stuffing was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness from the cranberries and dried fruit.