TURKEY WITH APPLE STUFFING

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h5m

Yield 15-18 servings (12 cups stuffing and 3 cups gravy).

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 cups chopped peeled tart apples
3 cups sliced almonds
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup butter
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 juice
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 turkey (15 to 20 pounds)
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

Steps:

  • 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 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 stuffing 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740 calories, Fat 35g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 220mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 68g protein.

Alex Sheridan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The stuffing is especially delicious.


Aroti Rani Oza
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This turkey recipe is a winner! The stuffing is moist and flavorful, and the turkey is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Adnan Tangwani
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I made this turkey for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. The stuffing was especially popular.


Vincent Jovan
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The stuffing is amazing and the turkey is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Helen Niguse
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The apple stuffing was so good that I could have eaten it on its own. The turkey was also cooked perfectly and was very moist.


Hiramaya Gurung
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This turkey recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The stuffing is especially delicious.


Pat Tisdale. Baker
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I made this turkey for my family and they loved it! The stuffing was especially a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


nabosh
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zilfa Mengane
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the turkey was cooked evenly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tania Dale
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This turkey recipe is a winner! The stuffing is moist and flavorful, and the turkey is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Josh Springer
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I made this turkey for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. The stuffing was especially popular.


Joseph Regan
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The stuffing is amazing and the turkey is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alicia Sheppard
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The apple stuffing was so good that I could have eaten it on its own. The turkey was also cooked perfectly and was very moist.


Abdullah Bangash555
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This turkey recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The stuffing is especially delicious.


Koketso Khosa
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My family loved this turkey! The stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the turkey was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


lazna shrestha
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I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The apple stuffing is the perfect complement to the turkey, and the overall flavor is simply divine. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Get Jojo
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I highly recommend this recipe.


YaYa Abigail
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I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! The stuffing was so delicious and the turkey was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


MD:ARIF MOLLAH
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This turkey recipe is a game-changer! The apple stuffing was incredibly flavorful and moist, and the turkey was cooked to perfection. My family raved about it, and I'll definitely be making it again for Thanksgiving.