Holiday Stuffing

Prep:

Ingredients:
1 1/2 c unfiltered apple juice
2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp chopped fresh sage
1 Tbs salt
1 1/2 c butter, melted
1/4 c whiskey
1 lb sausage links, removed from casings & cooked
8 c cornbread stuffing
4 c diced apples
1/2 c cranberries
1 1/2 c chopped pecans, toasted

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine apples, raisins, apple juice, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, sage, salt, butter, and whiskey. Mix to combine and set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, add cooked chunked sausage, cornbread stuffing, and pecans; mix together.
3. Ladle apple-raisin mixture over bread and sausage mixture. Mix to combine.
4. Transfer mixture to a non-stick or greased loaf pan or deep cast-iron skillet. Bake uncovered at 400°F for 35-45 minutes or until set and top crusted.