Apple-Almond Stuffed Turkey

6 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 6 hours

3639 calories per serving view nutrition facts

10-14 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	pound	bread	sliced
3	medium	onions	chopped
3	medium	apples	tart, chopped
1 1/2	cups	ham	fully cooked, diced
1	cup	celery	sliced
1	tablespoon	savory	dried
2	teaspoons	lemon zest	grated
1 1/2	teaspoons	orange zest	grated
1	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper
1/2	teaspoon	fennel seeds
1/2	cup	butter	or margarine
1 1/2	cups	almonds	slivered, toasted
1/2	cup	currants	dried
1	cup	chicken broth
1/2	cup	apple juice
14	pound	turkey

Directions

Cut bread into 1/2 inch cubes and place in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 225 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, tossing occasionally until partially dried.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté the next 10 ingredients in butter until onions and apple are tender, about 15 minutes.

Transfer to a large bowl.

Add the bread cubes, almonds, currants, broth and juice; toss well.

Just before baking, stuff the turkey.

Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together.

Place on a rack in a roasting pan.

Bake, uncovered at 325 degrees for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until thermometer reads 185 degrees.

When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with foil and baste if needed.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2044g

Amount per Serving

Calories 3639 36% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 146.0g	224%
Saturated Fat 49.0g	245%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1239mg	413%
Sodium 2638mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 87.0g	29%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	26%
Sugars 23.0g
Protein 468.0g	937%

Vitamin A	19%		Vitamin C	86%
Calcium	58%		Iron	154%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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