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Sweet 'n' Savory Apple Stuffing

Ingredients

  • 1 med. tart apple, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 med. onion, chopped
  • 1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbls. chopped celery leaves
  • 2 Tbls. butter
  • 1/4 c. dried cranberries
  • 1/2 c. dried mixed fruit (see note)
  • 1/4 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 t. poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/2 t. sage
  • 1/4 t. pepper
  • 14-1/2 oz. can chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 c. water
  • 12 oz. pkg. sage stuffing cubes

Instructions

In a skillet, cook the apple, celery, onion, parsley, green onions, celery leaves in butter until tender.

Stir in the fruit mix, cranberries, pecans, poultry seasoning, salt, sage and pepper; mix well.

Stir in broth, water and stuffing. Toss to coat evenly.

Transfer to a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through and lightly browned.

NOTE: If you don’t have, or can’t find, mixed fruit, use a combination of dried cherries, dried apricots, raisin, dates etc.). Or, whatever you have on hand.