This recipe is one of fantastic ways to prepare goose and it's especially nice for the holidays or for special occasions.

Rub inside goose cavity with lemon and salt, set aside.

In a saucepan, cook giblets in water until tender, about 20-30 min.

Remove giblets with a slotted spoon and reserve liquid. Chop giblets and place in a large bowl with the cornbread, apples, onion, parsley, sage, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add enough of the reserved cooking liquid to make a moist stuffing and toss gently.

Stuff the body and neck cavity, truss openings.

Place goose, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Spread with softened butter.

Bake uncovered, at 325° for 25 min per pound or until fully cooked and tender.


TIPS:
If goose is an older bird, add 1 cup of water to pan and cover for the last h of baking.