Turkey or Cornish Hens with Whiskey Fruit Dressing

📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty One | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A flavorful roasted turkey or Cornish hen recipe featuring a savory Dijon and molasses exterior rub. Paired with a rich whiskey-soaked fruit and bread crumb dressing.

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Prep Time	Cook Time	Inactive / Chill Time	Yield / Servings
30 mins	2 hours	None	4-6 servings

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🔪 Key Equipment

• Roasting pan
• Mixing bowl
• Oven

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Ingredients

Main

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
1 whole	Turkey or Cornish hens	Cleaned and prepared
As needed	Dijon mustard	For rub mixture
As needed	Molasses	For rub mixture

Dressing

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
2 cups	Bread crumbs	Standard
1/2 cup	Onion	Chopped
1/2 cup	Celery	Chopped
1 cup	Apple	Diced
1/2 cup	Nuts	Chopped
1/4 cup	Prunes	Soaked in whiskey
1/4 cup	Raisins	Soaked in whiskey
1/4 cup	Whiskey	For soaking fruits
As needed	Turkey broth or Chicken broth	For moisture

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Instructions

Step 1: Preparation and Dressing

1. Thoroughly rub the 1 whole turkey or Cornish hens with a combined mixture of Dijon mustard and molasses.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups bread crumbs, 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 cup celery, 1 cup apple, 1/2 cup nuts, 1/4 cup prunes, and 1/4 cup raisins that have been previously soaked in 1/4 cup whiskey.
3. Mix the dressing thoroughly, adding turkey broth or chicken broth as needed to achieve a moist consistency.

Step 2: Stuffing and Baking

4. Stuff the dressing loosely into the cavity of the prepared 1 whole turkey or Cornish hens or place in a baking dish alongside the bird.
5. Bake in a preheated oven until the skin is deeply browned and crisp, and the meat reaches safe internal doneness temperatures with juices running clear.

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💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The dressing can be prepared up to one day in advance and refrigerated separately before stuffing and baking.

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