Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds)
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 4 cups bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried sage
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onions and celery until softened.
- Mix in the diced apples, bread crumbs, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly add chicken broth until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
- Stuff the turkey with the apple and onion mixture and secure the opening.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Roast the turkey for 3 to 4 hours, basting occasionally.
- Remove the foil during the last hour of cooking to brown the skin.
- Ensure the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest before carving and serving.
Notes
- Use different types of apples for varied flavor.
- Allow the stuffing to cool before filling the turkey.
- Save the turkey carcass for making homemade stock.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg