Apple Chestnut Stuffing

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This is a great stuffing for turkey or chicken but would also go well with pork. From christine cushing live. *note*: time for roasting the chestnuts is not included. Have them ready when you start.

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Steps

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In a large skillet over high heat , melt butter until just golden brown.

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Add the onions and saut on high , stirring frequently , until browned , about 5 minutes.

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Reduce heat to medium and saut for a further 5 minutes until onions are very soft then add the sliced garlic and saut 2 more minutes.

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Add calvados and 1 cup chicken stock , cook covered , on medium heat , about 10 minutes.

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Add the apples and herbs and cook for a further 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are tender.

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Cool to room temperature.

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees f and butter a casserole dish.

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Combine the bread , chestnuts , prunes and apple mixture in a large bowl.

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Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground pepper.

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If mixture has absorbed all the liquid , add the remaining 1 / 2 cup of stock.

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Transfer to a buttered casserole dish.

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Bake covered , until lightly golden on top and hot throughout , 30 to 40 minutes.

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Ingredients

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onions, butter, prune, chestnuts, challah, garlic cloves, calvados, chicken stock, apples, thyme, sage, rosemary, cracked black pepper