RAISIN-STUDDED APPLE STUFFING
This is the only stuffing my family will permit on our holiday table. With Italian sausage and a blend of so many great flavors, it's almost a meal in itself. No wonder it won first prize in a local recipe contest! -Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h40m
Yield 18 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring raisins and 1 cup orange juice to a boil. Remove from the heat; set aside (do not drain). In a skillet, saute celery and onion in 1/2 cup butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the sausage, stuffing, apples, pecans, remaining orange juice and reserved raisins to celery mixture. In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter; add broth, thyme and pepper. Pour over stuffing mixture; mix well. Place in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Cover and bake at 325° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Refrigerate any leftovers.
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AK GS Entertainment
ea@aol.comThis is a great recipe for using up leftover bread.
Collins Wanyama
c.w7@yahoo.comI've never been a fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!
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jhhiffi_m74@hotmail.comThis stuffing is so moist and flavorful. I could eat it as a meal on its own.
Junior Khumalo
junior-khumalo56@hotmail.comI made this stuffing for a vegetarian friend and she loved it! It's a great meatless option.
Lucky Moses
luckymoses@gmail.comThis stuffing is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Lunar Midoryia
midoryia@gmail.comI love the addition of walnuts in this stuffing. They add a nice crunch and nutty flavor.
Panayiotis
panayiotis@hotmail.comThis stuffing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so flavorful and moist.
Suraj Rai
s_r11@gmail.comI've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Bidi Bismark
b@yahoo.comThis is the best apple stuffing I've ever had! The combination of apples, sausage, and spices is perfect.
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h@yahoo.comI was a bit skeptical about using raisins in stuffing, but I'm so glad I gave this recipe a try. The raisins added a wonderful sweetness and depth of flavor.
Lovelyn Cabaccan
l_cabaccan@aol.comThis stuffing is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've been using this recipe for years and it's never let me down.
sujeewa Samantha
sujeewa-samantha@hotmail.comI made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I especially loved the crunchy texture of the walnuts.
Sakhi Khawari
s@yahoo.comThis apple stuffing was a delightful addition to our Thanksgiving dinner. The raisins added a subtle sweetness that complemented the savory flavors of the sausage and celery. It was a hit with everyone at the table.