Pear, Apple and Dried Fruit Stuffing Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced pear
• 1 cup diced apple
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 cup chopped dried dates
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups cubed bread, toasted
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add diced pear, apple, dried cranberries, dried apricots, dried dates, and pecans in the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the fruits are soft and pecans are lightly toasted.
4. Add thyme, sage, salt and black pepper to the skillet. Cook and stir for one minute.
5. Transfer the skillet mixture to a large mixing bowl.
6. Add toasted bread crumbs and chicken or vegetable broth to the mixing bowl. Stir everything together to mix well.
7. Grease a large baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the baking dish.
8. Cover with foil and bake the stuffing for 30 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Verdict and Serving Suggestions

This Pear, Apple and Dried Fruit Stuffing is a delicious and savory side dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas dinners, or any other special occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors from the fruits, herbs, and vegetables in the stuffing is sure to please your taste buds.

This stuffing goes great with roasted turkey, ham, or lamb. You can also serve it as a side dish with grilled chicken or roasted vegetables. Enjoy this fruity and savory stuffing recipe with your friends and family and impress them with your cooking skills!