Best 7 Cranberry And Apricot Stuffing For Turkey Or Chicken Recipes

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With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, many people are looking for the perfect stuffing recipe to accompany their turkey or chicken. Cranberry and apricot stuffing is a classic combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. The sweet and tart cranberries pair perfectly with the soft and chewy apricots, while the addition of herbs and spices gives the stuffing a savory flavor that will complement any main course. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and will help you create a delicious and memorable stuffing that will be the star of your holiday feast.

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ROAST CHICKEN WITH APRICOT STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, plus sprigs for garnish
1 lemon, halved (half zested, both halves juiced)
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 5-to-6-pound chicken
1 small red onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
5 cups cubed day-old French bread
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon apricot preserves
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Put 1/3 cup olive oil, the garlic, 1 tablespoon marjoram, the lemon zest and juice, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a mini food processor and pulse to make a paste. Loosen the chicken skin with your fingers. Rub the paste under and over the skin and inside the cavity. Put the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Make the stuffing: Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red onion, celery and dried apricots and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the bread and parsley and cook, stirring, until combined, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Fill the chicken cavity with the stuffing, tie the legs together with twine and put breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan; tuck the wings underneath. Roast until the skin begins to brown, about 30 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue roasting until deep golden brown, about 1 more hour. (Cover loosely with foil if it's browning too quickly.)
  • Whisk the preserves and vinegar in a small bowl; brush on the chicken and continue roasting until the skin is crisp and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 20 more minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before carving. Garnish with marjoram sprigs.

TURKEY ROULADE WITH CRANBERRY-APRICOT STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup whole almonds
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/3 cup Cognac or other brandy
1/4 cup water
2/3 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup dried apricots (about 8 medium), coarsely chopped
2 medium shallots, minced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
2 boneless, skinless turkey breast halves, butterflied (about 5 to 6 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spread the almonds and fennel seeds on a baking sheet and cook until golden and aromatic, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Warm the cognac and water in a small saucepan, add the cranberries and apricots, and set aside until plump, about 10 minutes.
  • In a small food processor, pulse the almonds and fennel until coarsely chopped, then add the fruit and any unabsorbed liquid with the shallot, butter, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper, to taste, until the fruit and nuts are coarsely chopped. Add the parsley and pulse once or twice more.
  • Place the turkey breast halves on a cutting board. Divide and spread the fruit mixture evenly over them, leaving about a 1-inch border. Starting with the long end of each breast, roll like a jelly roll and tie firmly with butchers twine. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil, and heat until shimmering. Sear the turkey roulades, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Place the 2 roulades on a rack in a roasting pan and pour 2 cups of the wine over them. Roast, uncovered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 165 degrees F, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Transfer the breasts to a carving board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest while you make the sauce.
  • Put the roasting pan over medium heat on the stovetop. Add the remaining 1 cup of wine and stir with a wooden spoon to release the brown bits that cling to the pan. Add the chicken broth and cook until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Carve the turkey into 1-inch thick slices and serve with the pan sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calorie, Fat 27 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams

APRICOT CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Before we had kids, my husband and I used to make a lot of challenging recipes, but now we keep things a little simpler. This tangy chicken has big flavors that everybody likes. -Brooke Ruzek, Elk River, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat and brown half of the chicken on both sides. Remove from pan; repeat with remaining oil and chicken., Add onion to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth, cranberries, preserves and vinegar; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly reduced. Return chicken to pan; cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink, turning chicken halfway.

Nutrition Facts :

AWESOME SAUSAGE, APPLE AND CRANBERRY STUFFING



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This Thanksgiving stuffing is fantastic! It is very flavorful and fresh-tasting. This recipe will stuff a 10-pound turkey (which serves six) plus extra. I replaced the usual pork sausage with much healthier turkey sausage. Other dried fruits may also be used in place of cranberries.

Provided by Stacy M. Polcyn

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups cubed whole wheat bread
3 ¾ cups cubed white bread
1 pound ground turkey sausage
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped celery
2 ½ teaspoons dried sage
1 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 Golden Delicious apple, cored and chopped
¾ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup minced fresh parsley
1 cooked turkey liver, finely chopped
¾ cup turkey stock
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degree C). Spread the white and whole wheat bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until evenly toasted. Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.
  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage and onions over medium heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps until evenly browned. Add the celery, sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Pour sausage mixture over bread in bowl. Mix in chopped apple, dried cranberries, parsley, and liver. Drizzle with turkey stock and melted butter, and mix lightly. Allow stuffing to cool completely before loosely stuffing a turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 547.5 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

CRANBERRY AND APRICOT STUFFING FOR TURKEY OR CHICKEN



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Make and share this Cranberry and Apricot Stuffing for Turkey or Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by djmastermum

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 13m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup cranberry sauce
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 lemon, juice and zest of
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients well.
  • Spoon into turkey yor chicken!

CRANBERRY AND APRICOT JEWELED STUFFING



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A fruity and savory stuffing to serve with ham, pork, and turkey. Stuffing takes about 20 minutes from printing out recipe to table!

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons butter
1 (6 ounce) package chicken flavor stuffing mix
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan or casserole dish.
  • Add all ingredients and cook for 5 minutes on a low temperature.
  • Fluff with a fork and stir ingredients together for a couple more minutes, may add additional water, butter or seasoning if desired.
  • Serve-yummy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.5, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 841.2, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 13.9, Protein 6.9

APRICOT AND PECAN TURKEY STUFFING



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Nutty, fruity apricot stuffing that tastes amazing baked in the bird or by itself.

Provided by Jenny

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ cups fat-free chicken broth
1 cup chopped dried apricots
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup diced celery
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and cubed
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons rubbed dried sage
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
16 ounces seasoned bread crumbs
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 394.7 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and ripe cranberries and apricots: This will ensure that your stuffing has the best flavor.
  • Soak the dried apricots in hot water before using: This will help to plump them up and make them more flavorful.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor your stuffing: This will give it a more complex flavor profile.
  • Don't overstuff your turkey or chicken: This can make the stuffing dry and dense.
  • Cook the stuffing until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F: This will ensure that it is safe to eat.

Conclusion:

Cranberry and apricot stuffing is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and tart flavors, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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