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Fruit-Glazed Turkey

1 package (14 ounces) unseasoned stuffing cubes
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 cup raisins
1 cup hot water
1 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
FRUIT GLAZE:
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
GRAVY:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper


In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Loosely stuff
into turkey just before baking. Place remaining stuffing in a greased
1-qt. baking dish; cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. Skewer
turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a
rack in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the glaze ingredients; cover and

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process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 1 cup for gravy. Brush
turkey with some of the remaining glaze. Add 1/2 in. of hot water to
the roasting pan. Bake 2-1/2 to 3 hours longer or until a meat
thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the
stuffing, basting two to three times with glaze and occasionally with
pan drippings (cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly).
Discard any unused basting glaze. Cover and bake additional
stuffing, 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 turkey. For gravy, loosen browned
bits from the roasting pan. Pour pan drippings and browned bits into
a bowl. Skim fat, reserving 1/4 cup. In a 2-cup measuring cup,
combine pan drippings and enough water or broth to measure 2 cups.

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In a large saucepan, combine the flour, salt and pepper; gradually
whisk in the reserved 1/4 cup fat and dripping mixture until blended.
Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Stir
in the reserved glaze. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes
or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

Yield: 10-12 servings (2-1/2 cups gravy).

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