Roast Turkey with Nut and Fruit Stuffing
Apricots, nuts, lemons and herbs – a stuffing like this could become a Xmas tradition.
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Serves:
8
Ingredients
- 3.5 kg Tegel Turkey
- 1/2 cup each Brazil, pecan, almond or macadamia nuts
- 3 chopped spring onions
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
- grated zest and diced flesh one orange
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs
- salt and pepper to season
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Gravy - pan juices
- 4 Tbsp flour
- 1 cup chicken or turkey stock
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs
Method
1. Defrost the Tegel Turkey following the instructions on the packet.
2. Wash the turkey cavity out well and wipe well with a paper towel.
3. Toast all the nuts in a 180°C oven for 10-12 minutes until the nuts are golden. Allow to cool and then chop roughly.
4. In a bowl mix together the nuts, spring onions, apricots, orange zest and flesh, fresh breadcrumbs and herbs. Season well with pepper and salt.
5. Spoon the stuffing into the turkey cavity. Tie the turkey legs together with string or cotton. Tuck the wings underneath.
6. Place the turkey in a roasting bag and place into a baking dish.
7. Roast the turkey following the instructions on the back of the Tegel Turkey packet.
8. When cooked remove the turkey from the pan and allow to stand for 20 minutes, while preparing the gravy.
9. Strain off any pan juices into a jug and allow the fat and juice to separate out. Return about 4 Tbsp of the fat to the pan and discard the remaining fat.
10. Add the flour to the pan and cook over a low heat for 2-3 minutes until frothy. Measure the reserved pan juices and make up to 1 1/2 cups with the stock. Stir into the pan with the fresh herbs and simmer until thickened. Season with pepper and salt if wished.
Carve the turkey and serve with spoonfuls of stuffing and the gravy.
