Apple Almond Stuffed Turkey

• 1 (16 lb.) turkey
• 1 lb. sliced bread
• 3 md. onions, chopped
• 3 md. tart apples, chopped
• 1-1/2 cup fully cooked ham, diced
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1 tbsp. dried savory
• 2 tsp. lemon peel, grated
• 1-1/2 tsp. orange peel, grated
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. fennel seed
• 1/2 cup butter
• margarine
• 1-1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/2 cup dried currants
• 1 cup turkey
• chicken broth
• 1/2 cup apple juice

1. Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets.
2. Bake at 225F for 30-40 minutes, tossing occasionally until partially dried.
3. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the next 10 ingredients in butter until onions and apple are tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Transfer to alarge bowl.
5. Add the bread cubes, almonds, currants, broth and juice; tosswell.
6. Just before baking, stuff the turkey.
7. Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together.
8. Place on a rack in a roasting pan.
9. Bake, uncovered at 325F for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until thermometer reads 185F.
10. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with foil and baste if needed.

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Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/2926 (may not work)