Dried Fruit Stuffing • St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

Ingredients

• 9 cups diced French bread, 1⁄2-inch cubes, crust removed(approx. 1-pound loaf)
• 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion, diced small
• 3 stalks celery, diced small
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced small
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 1 1⁄4 cups dried Mission figs, diced small
• 11⁄4 cups dried tart cherries
• 11⁄4 cups dried apricots, diced small
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 11⁄2 cups chicken stock or canned broth
• 2 large eggs, beaten to blend
• Salt and black pepper