APPLE, PRUNE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING

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Apple, Prune And Sausage Stuffing image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, casseroles, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield About 10 cups (enough for a 12-pound turkey)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fresh white bread without crust, cubed (for 7 to 8 cups of bread cubes)
1/2 pound pitted prunes
1 pound bulk breakfast sausage (fresh turkey or duck sausage can be substituted)
5 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 stalks celery, diced fine
1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced fine
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
2 teaspoons ground sage
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 to 1/3 cup chicken or turkey stock, approximately

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spread bread cubes on one or more baking sheets and toast in oven until dry and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer bread to a very large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • While bread is toasting, put prunes in a small saucepan, cover with water, bring to a simmer and cook about 10 minutes, until tender. Drain and chop prunes in a food processor or by hand. Fold prunes into the bread cubes.
  • Crumble sausage into a large, heavy skillet and saute, stirring with a fork, until cooked through and browned. Drain well of fat and add to the bread cube mixture. Discard the fat.
  • Add the butter to the skillet and saute the celery, onion and apples over medium-high heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Add sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in the stock.
  • Add the contents of the skillet to the bread mixture and toss to combine all ingredients. Adjust seasonings and, if necessary, add more stock. The bread in the stuffing mixture should be just moist, neither crunchy nor sodden. Let stuffing cool and refrigerate if not using immediately. The turkey should be stuffed just before roasting. Any excess stuffing can be baked in a covered casserole during the final half hour the turkey is roasting.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 284, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 435 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Kory c
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This stuffing is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving dinner.


Rabi Raza
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I love the way the apples and prunes add a touch of sweetness to this stuffing.


Raza B
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover apples and prunes. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Raymond Ibeaka
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I've been making this stuffing for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Muhammad shakeel khokhr Shakeel
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love how the apples and prunes add a touch of sweetness.


Kamal Miya
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I made this stuffing for my Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Patrick Bertram
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This stuffing is a great way to add some extra moisture to your Thanksgiving turkey.


Yanick Kakou
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I love the combination of flavors in this stuffing. The apples and prunes add a nice sweetness, while the sausage adds a savory flavor.


Dante Leung
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This stuffing is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Miguel Raya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffing turned out perfect. It was the perfect addition to our Thanksgiving dinner.


Izere Chance
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover apples and prunes. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Linda dume
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.


Lallet Yawson
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I made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone wanted the recipe.


hardy Ei
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This stuffing is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the apples and prunes add a touch of sweetness.


Manech mesiap
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I've been making this stuffing for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of apples, prunes, and sausage is perfect.


Kita
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I made this stuffing for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and tasted delicious.


ASwayDude
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. I'll definitely be making it again.