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1 lb Sweet Italian sausage
1/4 c  Unsalted butter
2    Celery stalks; chopped
1 lg Onion; chopped
1    Red apple; core, chop
1    Pear; core, chop
1/2 c  Dried apricots; chopped
1/4 ts Thyme; crumbled
1/4 ts Black pepper
1/4 ts Salt
10 c  White bread cubes; about
- 15 slices
1/4 c  Parsley; chopped
1    Egg; lightly beaten

Crumble sausage into large pan. Brown meat over medium heat. Remove with
slotted spoon. To pan drippings, add butter, celery, onion, apple, pear,
apricots, thyme, salt & pepper.. Cook, stirring, until fruits and
vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in bread,
parsley, egg and sausage. Stuff turkey according to directions on turkey.
May also be made in a greased, 2 quart shallow baking dish. Bake, covered,
at 325~ for 40 minutes. Uncover last 10 minutes for crispy top.