Keptas Kalakutas Su Slyvomis (Roasted Turkey With Prunes)

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Ingredients:

• 1 turkey
• 1 k (2 lbs) prunes
• 200 g (3/4 cup) butter
• seasoning mixture, ground cloves, bay leaves, pepper, salt to taste

Directions:

• Rub turkey, inside and out, with seasonings and fill with prunes.
• Place turkey into roaster, brush with melted butter, pour 1/2 cup water into bottom of roaster, bake in oven, basting often with pan juices.
• Just before turkey is done, cover with sour cream several times.
• To serve, cut bird into serving pieces, arrange in form of bird on platter, cover with pan juices and surround with baked prunes.
• Hot or cold turkey is delicious with cranberry or lingonberry sauce.