| | Turkey with Fruit Stuffing
2 Boneless half turkey breasts
one 10 ounce package of pitted dates
one 6 ounce package of dried apricot halves
1 cup of walnut pieces
2 cups of water
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
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 325ºF. oven 2 hours. Cut each breast half in 6 slices. Makes 12 servings. |
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