*  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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