Almond Apple Wheat Bread Stuffing

2 c Granny smith apples -chopped
1 1/2 c Sliced almonds
3/4 c Onions, chopped
3/4 c Celery, chopped
4 tb Butter or margarine
1 t Cinnamon
1/2 ts Poultry seasoning
1/4 ts Salt
6 c Whole wheat bread cubes
1 c Raisins
1 Egg -- lightly beaten
1/3 c Apple cider or juice
1/2 c -cider or juice

Saute apples, almonds, onion, and celery in butter for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in cinnamon, poultry seasoning and salt.

Toss together bread cubes and raisins; add apple mixture. Stir egg in 1/3 (or 1/2) c apple cider; toss into bread mixture. Add remaining apple cider if a moister stuffing is desired.

Use to stuff a 15 to 20 lb turkey, or two large roasting chickens. Spoon any remaining stuffing into a lightly greased 9x5 loaf pan. Bake, covered, during the last 30-40 minutes of roasting.