*  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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