Sausage& Fruit Stuffing *

* Exported from MasterCook *

SAUSAGE & FRUIT STUFFING *

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Turkey

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Sweet Italian sausage
1/4 c Unsalted butter
2 Celery stalks -- chopped
1 lg Onion -- chopped
1 Red apple -- core, chop
1 Pear -- core, chop
1/2 c Dried apricots -- chopped
1/4 ts Thyme -- crumbled
1/4 ts Black pepper
1/4 ts Salt
10 c White bread cubes -- about
- 15 slices
1/4 c Parsley -- chopped
1 Egg -- lightly beaten

Crumble sausage into large pan. Brown meat over medium
heat. Remove with slotted spoon. To pan drippings, add
butter, celery, onion, apple, pear, apricots, thyme,
salt & pepper.. Cook, stirring, until fruits and
vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from
heat. Stir in bread, parsley, egg and sausage. Stuff
turkey according to directions on turkey. May also be
made in a greased, 2 quart shallow baking dish. Bake,
covered, at 325~ for 40 minutes. Uncover last 10
minutes for crispy top.



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