RAISIN-STUDDED APPLE STUFFING

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This is the only stuffing my family will permit on our holiday table. With Italian sausage and a blend of so many great flavors, it's almost a meal in itself. No wonder it won first prize in a local recipe contest! -Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 18 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raisins
1-1/2 cups orange juice, divided
2 cups chopped celery
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup butter, cubed, divided
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 package (14 ounces) crushed herb-seasoned stuffing
4 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring raisins and 1 cup orange juice to a boil. Remove from the heat; set aside (do not drain). In a skillet, saute celery and onion in 1/2 cup butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the sausage, stuffing, apples, pecans, remaining orange juice and reserved raisins to celery mixture. In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter; add broth, thyme and pepper. Pour over stuffing mixture; mix well. Place in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Cover and bake at 325° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Refrigerate any leftovers.

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Vibri
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This stuffing is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the raisins and apples add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


shakib talukder
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I love this stuffing! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The raisins and apples add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Sagar Hussain
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This stuffing is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the raisins and apples add a nice touch of crunch. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Azzurri Rivera
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I've been making this stuffing for years and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful, and the raisins and apples add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend it!


Mellissia Waltmon
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way the raisins and apples add a touch of sweetness and crunch. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


D FLEX DANGER SOUND
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I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. It's definitely a keeper!


Shan Ahmed
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This stuffing is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the way the raisins and apples add a touch of sweetness and crunch. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


suresh kumara
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way the raisins and apples add a touch of sweetness and crunch.


Nirosh Gayan
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This stuffing is so good! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the addition of raisins and apples. They give it a really nice crunch.


Qasim qasim saeed
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I made this stuffing for my family and they loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the raisins and apples added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Saleemkhan Saleemkhan
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This was a great stuffing recipe. It was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I especially liked the addition of raisins and apples. They gave the stuffing a nice sweetness and crunch.


Aloka Girdhari
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I love this stuffing! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner for the past few years and it's always a hit. Highly recommend!


BOSANGANI TV
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This stuffing is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the raisins and apples add a really nice touch. I've made it twice now and it's been a hit both times. Definitely a keeper!


akogun donvincent
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I made this stuffing for my Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. It was easy to make and didn't take too long. I will definitely be making this again!


Fruity_ Flamingo
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The raisins added a nice touch of sweetness, and the apples gave it a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again ne