directions
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1
Stew pears in a small amount of water until soft, then dice fine
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2
Meanwhile cut bread into small cubes
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3
Saute onion in butter, mix with the bread, and toast mixture in the oven until dry
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4
Moisten with the broth, add season- ings, pears, and cashews, place in bread pan, and bake for 30 minutes at 350F
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5
This is so good the second day, you can make it a day ahead and reheat it with fine results
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6
Whatever you do, mix with a light touch so you don't smash the bread cubes
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7
Heavy mixing results in soggy, brick-like stuffing.
PEAR STUFFING
ingredients
- 2 cups dried pears, stewed
- 2 quarts white bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 6-1/2 ounce can salted cashew nuts