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Preheat oven to 325.
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Place onion, apple and half lemon in turkey cavity- reserve other half of lemon-put some of it in neck cavity if desired Place turkey breast side down on oiled rack in roasting pan.
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Roast uncovered for 2 hours, basting with pan juices occasionally.
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Wearing clean oven mitts or my preference disposable latex gloves, turn turkey breast side up Squeeze remaining lemon half over turkey breast and cover with bacon.
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Roast basting occasionally about another 2 hours or until done with meat thermometer Giblet stock.
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While turkey roasts place all ingredients in medium saucepan.
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Bring to boil over medium heat.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour partly covered.
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Strain and add liquid to gravy.
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Apple Stuffing.
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Cook bacon in skillet, until crisp and set aside.
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Add onion, celery and garlic to skillet and cook until soft-set aside.
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In large bowl, combine, bacon, onion, celery, garlic and lemon juice.
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Add bread cubes, apple, egg, parsley and spices.
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Spoon into greased baking dish.
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Cover with foil and cook in oven along with turkey for 30 minutes.
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Stir, add some juices from turkey and cook uncovered until golden brown.
