Apple-Almond Stuffed Turkey

• 1 loaf (1 pound) sliced bread
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 3 medium tart apples, 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 teaspoon 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 turkey or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)

1. Cut bread into 1/2-in. cubes and place in a single layer on ungreased
2. . Bake at 225u0b0 for 30-40 minutes, tossing occasionally until partially dried.
3. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the next 10 ingredients in butter until onions and apples are tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread cubes, almonds, currants, broth and juice; toss well.
5. Just before baking, stuff the turkey. Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 325u0b0 for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until thermometer reads 180u0b0 for the turkey and 165u0b0 for the stuffing. When the turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with foil and baste if needed.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-almond-stuffed-turkey/ (may not work)