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Chestnut, Leek, and Apple Stuffing

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Chestnut, Leek, and Apple Stuffing

Chestnut, Leek, and Apple Stuffing

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Equipment

  • - Mixer with Dough Attachment

  • - Stainless Steel Cutting Board

  • - Chef's Knife

  • - Measuring Cups & Spoons Set

  • - Roasting Pan with Rim

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale

  • - Sauté Pans

  • - Silicone Spatula Set

  • - Cheese Grater (if required)

  • - Baking Dish (specific size as needed)

Ingredients

  • 6 cups (1/2-inch) white bread cubes (preferably from a pullman loaf; crust discarded)

  • 3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)

  • 1 stick unsalted butter

  • 2 celery ribs, sliced 1/4 inch thick

  • 1 teaspoon chopped thyme

  • 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 3 cups bottled peeled roasted chestnuts (14 to 16 ounces), halved

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 350°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.
2

Instruction 2

Bake bread cubes in a large 4-sided sheet pan in upper third of oven until dried slightly, about 15 minutes. (Alternatively, leave out to dry at room temperature 8 to 24 hours.)
3

Instruction 3

Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
4

Instruction 4

Meanwhile, wash leeks.
5

Instruction 5

Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, then cook leeks and celery, covered, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add thyme, apples, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until apples are just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with bread, chestnuts, cream, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread in a 2 1/2-to 3-quart shallow baking dish.
6

Instruction 6

Bake, uncovered, in lower third of oven until heated through and top is golden, about 30 minutes.
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