Christmas is the feast commemorating the birth of Christ. It is fixed in the liturgical year as December 25th and is preceded by four week of fasting called Advent.Turkey with Apple Citrus Stuffing
- 12 to 14 lb. turkey, thawed if frozen
- 1 cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 6 tbsp. Butter
- 2 tsp. poultry seasoning
- 8 cups slightly dried bread cubes (10 to 12 bread slices, cubed and dried overnight)
- 2 cups chopped red apple
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 ½ tsp. shredded orange peel
Juice from orange plus water to make ¾ cup
Cook and stir celery and onion in butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until crisp tender. Stir in the poultry seasoning. Combine bread cubes, apple, parsley, and orange peel in a large bowl. Add celery mixture and orange juice mixture; toss to mix. Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Prepare turkey for roasting; stuff neck and body cavities lightly. Roast immediately according to package directions.
