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Turkey with Apple Stuffing

By: Edie DeSpain  
"The accompanying foolproof gravy recipe is one I created in an attempt to copy my mom's own rich gravy."

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs 40 Min
Ready In:
5 Hrs 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 15 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups tart apples - peeled, cored and chopped
  • 3 cups sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 12 cups cubed whole wheat bread
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1 (16 pound) turkey
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • GRAVY:
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute apples, almonds, onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in salt, cinnamon and poultry seasoning. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, raisins and apple mixture. Add cider and egg substitute; toss to mix.
  2. Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey with half of the stuffing. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; refrigerate until ready to bake. Skewer turkey opening; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour water into pan.
  3. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F for the turkey and 165 degrees F for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.)
  4. Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 30-40 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving.
  5. For gravy, pour pan drippings into a 4-cup measuring cup; skim off fat. Add enough water to measure 4 cups. Pour into a saucepan. Stir in bouillon, poultry seasoning and pepper. Bring to a boil. In a bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth; whisk into boiling broth. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Serve with turkey and stuffing.
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Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2006 by Michele R 
This is absolutely the best stuffing I've ever had. I will never go back to my old standby... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2007 by Molly 
Definitely needs more liquid. I added the liquid from my roast that I was cooking and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by BuziWorkingMom 
I'm a stuffing lover and this was great. I ommited the raisins and added 3/4 lb mild italian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by LONNA1977 
we used this recipe this year as it was my first time making homemade stuffing. Let me just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2007 by 2hot2bamom 
I was a really good recipe and it work great but I suggest to put less almonds or no almonds... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2007 by TAUNYAK 
I only made the stuffing and everyone raved, it was nice to hear because typically it is... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2009 by parker 
I love this stuffing! I have done it every year for Christmas for the last 5 years, and... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2008 by RESVON 
Possibly the best stuffing I've ever had. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2008 by Noni 
I made this for our Thanksgiving meal and my family thought it was fantastic! I thought it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by Crackers 
I accidentally cooked this one upside down and it came out FANTASTIC! MORE

 
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