Grandma's Chestnut Stuffing

Directions

1. Cut slit in chestnut shell, roast at 350 degree F for 5-7 minutes, watching carefully. Roast until cooked. Peel and cut up.
2. Soak bread until ready to use. Then place in strainer to drain off excess water.
3. In a skillet heat up 1 tablespoon butter and saute onions and celery until light brown and tender.
4. Add pork sausage and cook until completely done. Add apples, chestnuts, eggs, bread, salt, pepper and thyme. Cook 10 minutes.
5. Put stuffing in turkey cavity or in a baking dish. Brown in baking dish for 35 minutes.