Apricot and Pecan Stuffing Balls

Apricot and Pecan Stuffing Balls PostThrow away the pork and say hello to apricots and pecans with this yummy recipe for stuffing balls. A great vegetarian option, spoil guests with this delectable dish. 

Serves 8

Cooking time: 20 – 30 mins

What You’ll Need:

  • 25g butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 x 200g bags Cooks’ Ingredients Soft
  • White Breadcrumbs
  • 100g Waitrose Love Life Pecans, chopped
  • Grated zest and juice of 2 Clementines
  • 50g Waitrose Love Life Soft Apricots, chopped
  • 20g pack fresh thyme, leaves only, finely chopped
  • 2 medium Waitrose British Blacktail Free Range Eggs, beaten

What To Do:

  •  Preheat the oven to 180ºC, gas mark 4. Melt the butter with the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onions and garlic until softened. Tip into a bowl and cool slightly.
  • Stir in the breadcrumbs and remaining ingredients until combined. Season well.
  • Using damp hands, roll pieces of stuffing into 20 golf ball-sized balls. Either arrange them around the turkey for its final 30-40 minutes of cooking, or place on a baking sheet lined with non-stick baking parchment and bake for 20 minutes until golden and crisp.

Recipe from waitrose.com 

Learn how to make honey glazed roast carrots and parsnips here.

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