Turkey With Apple Stuffing Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time8 Hr 20 Min
Ready In8 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientHealthy

Ingredients

 4 cups chopped peeled tart apples
 Almonds3 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Onion1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Celery1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Butter/Margarine1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Ground cinnamon2 Teaspoon
 Poultry seasoning2 Teaspoon
 Whole wheat bread12 Cup (16 tbs), cubed
 Raisins2 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 cup apple cider or juice
 Egg substitute1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 turkey (15 to 20 pounds)
 Water1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
 Poultry seasoning1/2 Teaspoon (GRAVY:)
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon (GRAVY:)
 All purpose flour1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (GRAVY:)
 Milk1 Cup (16 tbs) (GRAVY:)

Directions

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.
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.
Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.)
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 stuff-mg and carving.
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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