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Apple Almond Stuffing

Name: Apple Almond Stuffing
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 16 servings (12 cups stuffing).
Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) sliced bread; 3 medium onions, chopped; 3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped; 1-1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham; 1 cup sliced celery; 1 tablespoon dried savory; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 1/2 cup butter; 1-1/2 cups slivered almonds, toasted; 1/2 cup dried currants; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup apple juice

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Total Time

Prep: 50 min. Bake: 70 min.

Makes

16 servings (12 cups stuffing)

Everyone always enjoys the combination of unique ingredients in this recipe. The currants and raisins give it a nice, sweet flavor.

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Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) sliced bread
3 medium onions, chopped
3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1-1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham
1 cup sliced celery
1 tablespoon dried savory
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/2 cup butter
1-1/2 cups slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup dried currants
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup apple juice

Directions

Cut bread into 1/2-in. cubes and place in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 225° for 30-40 minutes or until partially dried, tossing occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions, apple, ham, celery and seasonings in butter for 15 minutes or until onions and apples are tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread cubes, almonds, currants, broth and juice; toss well.
Place in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through and lightly browned.

Editor's Note: This is suitable to stuff a 14- to 16-pound turkey.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 248 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 592mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

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