
Fruit-Stuffed Turkey
Fruit-Stuffed Turkey is a tasty and colorful dish, perfect for celebrating the Christmas holidays. The sweet flavor of dried plums and apples pairs perfectly with the soft texture of chestnuts and the crunchiness of walnut kernels. Lean bacon gives a delicate smoky aroma, while aromatic herbs like sage and rosemary add a touch of freshness. The result is a succulent and inviting dish that will leave everyone speechless.
Ingredients
- 3000 g turkey
11 - Chestnuts
300G300G - Dried plums
300G300G - Apples
300G300G - Walnut kernels
100G100G - Lean bacon
100G100G - Butter
50G50G - Milkto taste
- Brandy
2Small Glasses2Small Glasses - Sageto taste
- Rosemaryto taste
- Saltto taste
- Pepperto taste
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 6
Place the plums in warm water to rehydrate them
- STEP 2 OF 6
Remove the skin from the chestnuts, boil them for 10 minutes in salted water, drain, peel, and transfer them to a saucepan where they will finish cooking covered with milk
- STEP 3 OF 6
Once the chestnuts have absorbed all the liquid, add the drained plums, sliced apples, cleaned and chopped walnut kernels; mix the ingredients and add the coarsely chopped bacon
- STEP 4 OF 6
Mix again and moisten the obtained mixture with brandy
- STEP 5 OF 6
Insert the stuffing into the turkey (which you have previously cleaned and prepared for cooking), sew the opening and place the turkey in a large saucepan, pour melted butter over it, add the herbs, salt, and pepper
- STEP 6 OF 6
Place in a hot oven at 180 degrees for about 3 hours, basting it often during cooking with its juices
Suggestions
Kitchen Twine
Basting Brush
Cutting Board
General Information
Storage notes
Store the fruit-stuffed turkey in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
More information
This recipe is traditional during the Christmas period.
Origin
Italia
Analysis
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Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 269.54 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 26.46 |
of which Sugars (g) | 19.46 |
Fat (g) | 15.26 |
of which Saturates (g) | 4.51 |
Protein (g) | 3.39 |
Fiber (g) | 4.23 |
Sale (g) | 0.01 |
- Proteins3.39g·7%
- Carbohydrates26.46g·54%
- Fats15.26g·31%
- Fibers4.23g·9%