This is a fabulous dressing for vegetarians and carnivores
alike! It's hearty and delicious.
1 stick unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups celery,
diced
1 1/2 cups yellow onion,
diced
3 large green apples
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. sage
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 cup pecans
or walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
16 oz. bag of herbed stuffing
bread (Pepperidge farm or the like)
2 14 oz. cans vegetable
broth
Melt
butter in a very large skillet over medium heat. Add
onions and celery. Sauté until onions just begin
to turn translucent, about 7 to 8 minutes. Peel, core
and dice apples.
In a
large bowl, combine onion mixture, apples, nutmeg, salt,
pepper, sage, cloves, thyme and cinnamon. Stir in nuts
and cranberries. Mix in stuffing bread. Add vegetable
broth and stir until stuffing bread is evenly moistened.
Transfer
stuffing mixture to a large Pyrex dish and bake at 350°
for 35 minutes. Stir. Serve immediately.
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