Turkey with fruit stuffing
12 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Boneless half turkey breasts | |
| 1 | pack | Pitted dates (10 ounces) |
| 1 | pack | Dried apricot halves (6 oz) |
| 1 | cup | Walnut pieces |
| 2 | cups | Water |
| ½ | teaspoon | Ground cinnamon |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground black pepper |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground ginger |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground nutmeg |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground cloves |
Directions
Cut 3 parallel, lengthwise, 1-inch deep slits in each turkey breast half. Place turkey breast halves flat in a buttered roasting pan.
Cut dates in thirds. Cut apricot halves in fourths. Combine dates, apricots and remaining ingredients in saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly. Simmer 2 minutes, stirring. Cool slightly.
Fill slits in turkey with fruit mixture. Roast in preheated 325-degree oven 2 hours. Cut each breast half in 6 slices. Makes 12 servings.
From McCormick/Schilling and American Spice Trade Association.
Printed in the December 27, 1992, issue of the Los Angeles Daily News.