Directions

1. Grease a 9” (22.5 cm) square baking dish with butter.
2. Preheat oven to 350^oF (175^oC).
3. In a large skillet, heat the butter. When it has melted added the celery, onion and apricots. Cook over medium-high heat until the vegetables are tender and onion translucent – about 5 minutes.
4. Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
5. Add the cooked vegetable mixture.
6. Pour in the poultry broth, pecans, herbs and season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
7. Spread this mixture into your prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake for 5 more minutes.
9. Alternatively, you can use this stuffing inside the turkey, roasting until both turkey and stuffing have reached an appropriate endpoint temperature.