1 (6-8 lb.) wild goose
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt
Pepper
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped tart apple
1 c. chopped dried apricots
3 c. soft bread crumbs (made from day-old bread)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4-6 slices bacon
Melted bacon fat

Sprinkle goose inside and out with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in apple, apricots, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Spoon stuffing lightly into cavity. Close opening with skewers and string. Cover breast with bacon slices and cheesecloth soaked in melted bacon fat. Place goose breast up on rack in roasting pan. Roast at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes per pound, or until tender, basting frequently with bacon fat and drippings in pan. If age of goose is uncertain, pour 1 cup water into pan and cover last hour of cooking. Remove cheesecloth, skewers and string. Serves 6-8.