This roast turkey stuffed with chestnuts and dried apricots is a classic and festive Christmas dish! Tender and aromatic, it pairs the sweet fruitiness of apricots with the richness of chestnuts. Perfect for family holiday meals, it is easy to prepare and will impress all your guests. Here is the complete recipe to ensure your Christmas turkey is a success every time! And to accompany it, discover all our indulgent and festive recipe ideas.
Recipe: Stuffed Turkey with Chestnuts and Dried Apricots
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00:10
01:30
Easy
Ingrédients
- 1 turkey (about 3 kg)
- 200 g chestnuts in a jar
- 100 g dried apricots
- 70 g butter
- salt, pepper
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
Preparation
1
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2
Chop the dried apricots and chestnuts. Season the turkey with salt and pepper.
3
Generously brush the meat with softened butter, then stuff it with the apricots and chestnuts. Scatter with rosemary.
4
Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting very regularly with the cooking juices (add a little water to the bottom of the dish if needed).
5
Check the doneness and finish with a few minutes under the oven grill to crisp the skin.
