Marilyn's Stuffing

• 12 cup raisins (Jumbo ones can be purchased from a health food store)
• 12 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
• 12 cup butter
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 minced garlic cloves (buy garlic already minced)
• 1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage
• 2 large granny smith apples, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) packagestuffing croutons
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped sage
• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
• 14 teaspoon chopped clove
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 (12 ounce) canocean spray jellied cranberry sauce (optional)
• 1 cup chopped cranberries (optional)

1. Combine raisins and apple juice, let stand for 2 hours.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion and garlic and saute 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Add sausage, and cook, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain.
4. Stir in apples and celery and cook, stirring occasionally (for about 10 minutes).
5. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
6. Stir in raisin mixture, croutons, and remaining ingredients until moistened.
7. Spoon into lightly greased 13X9 baking dish.
8. Bake covered at 350 degrees.

raisins, apple juice concentrate, butter, onions, garlic, pork sausage, granny smith apples, celery, croutons, chicken broth, eggs, parsley, sage, thyme, clove, salt, pepper, pecans, cranberry sauce, cranberries

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/marilyns-stuffing-249811 (may not work)