Always cool the stuffing completely before filling the turkey.

Ingredients

　　2 pounds well-spiced bulk turkey sausage

　　2 tablespoons vegetable oil

　　4 cups each chopped red onions and celery

　　2 tablespoons minced garlic

　　2 tablespoons dried thyme

　　2 teaspoons dried sage leaves, crumbled

　　12 cups cubed (1-inch) bread, toasted

　　2 Granny Smith apples, diced

　　1 cup dried cranberries

　　1 cup each dried apricots and pitted prunes, quartered

　　2 cups chicken broth

　　Salt and pepper, to taste

　　Brown the sausage in a pan, breaking up clumps; remove to a large bowl. Add the oil to the pan; stir in the onions, celery, garlic, thyme, and sage and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Add to the sausage along with the bread, apples and dried fruits. Toss well. Drizzle the broth over the mixture to moisten as desired and season with salt and pepper. Cool before stuffing the turkey.

Nutrition Per Serving

　　43 g carbohydrates

　　14 g protein

　　11 g fat

　　45 mg cholesterol.

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness

　　Richmond

　　Va.