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Try this tasty treat as an alternative to the traditional stuffing.

Apricots and Pistachio Stuffing

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup water
3/4 cup apricot nectar
1 (7-ounce) package herb seasoned stuffing mix
1 cup natural California pistachios
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup dried apricots, cut up
1/2 cup chopped dates

1. Combine butter, water and apricot nectar in saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Cook conventionally or in microwave oven until butter is melted. Stir in stuffing mix until well moistened. Mix in remaining ingredients.
2. Turn stuffing into casserole dish and bake covered at 325 or 350 degrees F., for 1 hour or until hot and moist. Or, use to stuff turkey and roast according to package directions.

Makes about 1 1/2 quarts stuffing.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of California Pistachio Commission.