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apricot almond stuffing

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Recipe by
Vickie Parks
@Northwestgal
Renton, WA

I spent years searching for a good stuffing recipe that could be served any day of the week (and didn't taste similar to the usual sage-flavored Thanksgiving stuffing). After trying several different recipes, I began to try new things and adjust ingredients that I thought would enhance the flavor. I eventually came up with this Apricot Almond Stuffing recipe. It's very tasty with a unique flavor all its own....perfect for any meal.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For apricot almond stuffing

  • 6 lg
    croissants, cut into bite-size pieces (buying day-old is ok and often saves money)
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped finely
  • 2/3 c
    sliced almonds
  • 1 Tbsp
    tarragon
  • 1 Tbsp
    thyme
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley
  • 3/4 c
    dried apricots, quartered
  • 1 tsp
    orange zest
  • 1/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 1 Tbsp
    apricot preserves or apricot jam (peach preserves and peach jam do not work well in this recipe)
  • 2 c
    low-sodium chicken broth or water

How To Make apricot almond stuffing

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F. (I don't usually grease my Pyrex baking dish when making this recipe, and I've never had a problem with clean-up. But you might prefer to do so, depending on what type of baking dish you're using.)
  • 2
    Place torn croissant pieces, chopped onion, sliced almonds, tarragon, thyme, parsley, quartered apricot bits, and orange zest in a large mixing bowl.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, apricot preserves (or jam), and half of the chicken broth; stir until blended. Pour the broth mixture over the stuffing mixture. Use a large spatula or wooden spoon to toss the stuffing mixture until all the ingredients are well blended. Use as much of the remaining broth--adding a little at a time--as is needed to get the stuffing thoroughly moist (but not saturated or "soupy"). I usually use nearly all of the 2 cups of broth, with maybe 1/8 cup or so not used.
  • 4
    Place stuffing in a 10-inch square baking dish, cover, and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
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