Turkey with fruit stuffing

12 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 Boneless half turkey breasts
1 pack Pitted dates (10 ounces)
1 pack Dried apricot halves (6 oz)
1 cup Walnut pieces
2 cups Water
½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon Ground ginger
¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon Ground cloves

Directions

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 325-degree oven 2 hours. Cut each breast half in 6 slices. Makes 12 servings.

From McCormick/Schilling and American Spice Trade Association.

Printed in the December 27, 1992, issue of the Los Angeles Daily News.

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