Chestnut & apricot festive stuffing

Make our chestnut stuffing as a side for Christmas dinner. It’s made in the air fryer for ease, and goes brilliantly with Christmas turkey and trimmings

Prep:15 mins
Cook:35 mins

Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 615
fat 34g
saturates 12g
carbs 51g
sugars 0g
fibre 9g
protein 20g
salt 1.8g

Ingredients

vegetable oil , for air frying
handful of sage , finely chopped
handful of thyme , leaves picked
500g sausagemeat
100g soft white breadcrumbs
2 tbsp sherry (or any sweet wine)
100g chopped dried apricots
150g cooked chestnuts (from a pouch), chopped
2 tbsp caramelised red onion chutney
grating of nutmeg
pinch of mixed spice

Method

If your air fryer has a mesh basket or one with holes, use an enamel dish or baking dish that will fit into the air fryer. Oil the dish well. If your air fryer has a flat-sided basket, oil the base and sides.
Tip all the ingredients into a large bowl and mash well with your hands. Season with salt and lots of pepper. Pack the mixture into the dish or air fryer and smooth out the top.
Roast at 180C for 25-35 mins (depending on how deep the mixture is) until a metal skewer comes out piping hot when inserted into the middle, or when a cook’s thermometer reaches 70C, and the top is golden. Cover with foil for the last 15 mins if the top is browning too much.