Sweet Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped apples
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 4 cups cubed bread
• 1 cup chicken broth

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, apples, sage, thyme, and pepper. Cook and stir 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
3. Mix in parsley, cranberries, pecans, and bread cubes. Pour in chicken broth, and mix until evenly moistened. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
4. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until top of stuffing is lightly browned.

Interesting Facts

• Stuffing is a traditional holiday dish in many cultures around the world.
• Stuffing can be made with either fresh or dried bread.
• Stuffing can be cooked inside a turkey, or baked separately in a baking dish.