2 cups finely chopped dried apricots

6 tbsp apricot brandy

½ cup heavy cream

2 whole eggs, beaten

4 cups cubed white bread (crust removed)

3/4 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts

2 oz shallot, finely chopped (4 whole shallots)

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 tbsp dried sage

1 stalk celery, diced

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp poultry seasoning