green apple, such as Granny Smith, cored, seeded and very thinly sliced
vegetable oil, for brushing
Instructions
1.
Set the oven at 400°. Rub a 9-by-5-inch Pyrex loaf pan with oil.
2.
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, onion, applesauce, bread crumbs, egg, raisins, pine nuts (if using), thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt and pepper.
3.
Place the meat-loaf mixture in a prepared pan, patting it down to flatten. Overlap the apple slices ont he meat. Brush the apples with the oil and set the dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any spills.
4.
Bake the meatloaf for 55 minutes, or until the juices are bubbling at the edges. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it settle for 5 minutes. Cut into thick slices and serve.
... an excerpt of:
"The Way We Cook" (Hougton Mifflin)
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