Currant Pecan Stuffing Recipe

Currant Pecan Stuffing Recipe

  • 3/4 cup dried currants
  • 1/2 cup Sherry
  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried fines herbes or herbes de Provence
  • 1 14-ounce package cubed herb-seasoned stuffing
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup pecan pieces, toasted
  1. Combine currants and Sherry in medium bowl. Let stand until currants are plump, about 30 minutes.
  2. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery and fines herbes. Sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Place stuffing cubes in bowl. Melt 1/2 cup better in 2 cups water in saucepan over medium heat. Pour over stuffing cubes. Add currant mixture, vegetable mixture and pecans. Toss to combine. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
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