Apricot and Pecan Turkey Stuffing

Nutty pecans join apricots and tart apples in this fruity stuffing recipe that's just perfect for Thanksgiving, whether baked in the bird or by itself.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and cubed
• 2 teaspoons rubbed dried sage
• 16 ounces seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
• 3.5 cups fat-free chicken broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat broth in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling, about 5 minutes. Add apricots, remove from the heat, and let sit until apricots are plump, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large pan or Dutch oven over low heat. Add onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add broth-apricot mixture, apples, thyme, sage, and pepper; stir until combined. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add bread crumbs gradually, folding them in until stuffing is moist but not sticky. Mix in the pecans. Transfer to a casserole dish and cover with a lid or aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.