Marilyn's Stuffing

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup raisins (jumbo ones can be purchased from a health food store)
• 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 minced garlic cloves (buy garlic already minced)
• 1 (16 ounce) package lamb sausage
• 2 large granny smith apples, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package stuffing croutons
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped sage
• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped clove
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 (12 ounce) can ocean spray jellied cranberry sauce (optional)
• 1 cup chopped cranberries (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine raisins and apple juice, let stand for 2 hours.
• 2 melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion and garlic and saute 5 minutes or until tender. add sausage, and cook, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. stir in apples and celery and cook, stirring occasionally (for about 10 minutes). transfer mixture to a large bowl. stir in raisin mixture, croutons, and remaining ingredients until moistened. spoon into lightly greased 13x9 baking dish. bake covered at 350 degrees.