Tropical Stuffing or Dressing

Note from Cheri: This innovative stuffing recipe was given to us by Brenda Hyde, editor of SeedsOfKnowledge.com. Brenda's website is dedicated to preserving special memories. Check it out for more great holiday fare.

1 loaf (16 oz.) bread 1 can (15 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice, drained 1 C chopped celery 1 small onion, diced 1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained 1/2 C slivered almonds, toasted 1/2 C raisins 1 1/2 tsp. sage 1 tsp. poultry seasoning 1/8 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 C poultry stock

Serves 12 - 14 Cut bread into 1 inch cubes. Place in a large bowl. Add pineapple, celery, onion, water chestnuts, almonds and raisins. Set aside. In a small bowl, stir seasonings with stock. Pour stock evenly over dry ingredients. Toss. To stuff a turkey: Fill main turkey cavity and neck cavity with stuffing. Bake remaining dressing in a dish as outlined below. To bake dressing in pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 15 x 10 inch baking dish. Transfer dressing to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil and bake until heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.