basics (stuffing)
Apricot and Walnut
125g / 4oz dried apricots
30g / 1oz sultanas
90g / 3oz fresh white breadcrumbs
60g / walnuts, shelled and finely chopped
1ml / 1/4tsp mixed spice
1ml / 1/4tsp salt
1ml / 1/4tsp pepper, freshly ground
15ml / 1 tbsp lemon juice
10ml / 2tsp grated lemon rind
30g / 1oz butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
Soak the apricots overnight.
Drain and chop finely. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bind with
the beaten egg.
The quantities given here are enough for a good sized chicken, if your stuffing a goose or a turkey multiply the quantities accordingly.