Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2                    ducklings {5 to 6 lb. each} -- cut into serving
                        -- pieces
   1      cup           dry sherry
     1/2  cup           celery -- minced
     1/4  cup           onion -- minced
   1      tablespoon    butter or margarine
     1/2  teaspoon      poultry seasoning
   1      package       {8 oz} seasoned stuffing mix
   1      cup           chicken broth or apple juice
   4      cups          red apples -- chopped
     1/2  cup           pecans -- chopped
   1 1/2  tablespoons   cornstarch -- (optional)

Preparation:

1. Place duckling pieces on rack in roasting pan. Pour sherry over duckling and bake in preheated 350 F. oven 1 1/2 hours, basting often with pan drippings. 2. Meanwhile, cook celery and onion in butter in small skillet until tender. Stir in poultry seasoning. 3. Toss stuffing mix with celery mixture; add broth and toss lightly. 4. Mix in apples and pecans. 5. Remove duckling from pan; reserve drippings. 6. Spread stuffing into 13 1/2 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Arrange duckling on top of stuffing. Cover with foil and return to oven. Bake 1 hour longer. 7. To make sauce, if desired, combine drippings skimmed free from fat with enough water to make 1 1/2 cups. 8. Pour into saucepan and stir in cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.