Turkey and Apricot Meatloaf

Ingredients for Turkey and Apricot Meatloaf

• 240ml coarse fresh bread crumbs (from 2 slices white sandwich bread)

• 80ml whole milk

• 2 medium celery ribs, finely chopped

• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon ancho chilli powder

• 60ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 900g ground dark-meat turkey

• 80g dried California apricots, finely chopped

• 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

• 45ml apricot preserves, divided

• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 2 teaspoons water

Preheat oven to 177°C with rack in middle.

Soak bread crumbs in milk in a large bowl.

Meanwhile, cook celery, carrot, onion, and garlic with chilli powder and 1/2 teaspoons salt in oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add to bread-crumb mixture with turkey, dried apricots, parsley, 1 tablespoon preserves, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper and mix with your hands until just combined. Form into a 9- by 5-inch oval loaf (mixture will spread slightly) in a 13- by 9-inch shallow baking dish.

Stir together water, remaining 2 tablespoons preserves, and remaining 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce and brush over surface of meatloaf. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centre registers 74°C, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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