Almond Apple Wheat Bread Stuffing

A fruity and scrumptious side to stuffing that is perfect for Thanksgiving.

Yields:	10 servings
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	Preparation	40 minutes
	Cooking	5 minutes
	Ready In	45 minutes

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Ingredients

2	cups	granny smith apples	chopped
1 1/2	cup	almonds	sliced
3/4	cups	onions	chopped
3/4	cups	celery	chopped
4	tablespoons	butter	or margarine
1	teaspoon	cinnamon
1/2	teaspoon	poultry seasoning
1/4	teaspoon	salt
6	cups	bread crumbs, whole wheat
1	cup	raisins, seedless
1	each	egg	beaten
1/3	cup	apple cider	up to 1/2 cup, or apple juice

Directions

Saute apples, almonds, onion, and celery in butter for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in cinnamon, poultry seasoning and salt. Toss together bread cubes and raisins; add apple mixture. Stir egg in 1/3 (or 1/2) c apple cider; toss into bread mixture. Add remaining apple cider if a moister stuffing is desired.

Use to stuff a 15 to 20 lb turkey, or two large roasting chickens. Spoon any remaining stuffing into a lightly greased 9x5 loaf pan. Bake, covered, during the last 30-40 minutes of roasting.