Apple and Cranberry Stuffing

Ingredients

• 8 cups plain seasoned stuffing mix (cubes or crumbs)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 apples, peeled cored and diced
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh sage
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup cranberries, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3-1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 lb turkey giblets (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   (if baking as a side dish bake at preheat oven to 325 degrees F, and bake for 30 min.).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix in apples, cook 3 minutes longer.

4. 4

   Combine sage, thyme, cranberries bread cubes/crumbs, salt, pepper, and optional giblets. Mix well.

5. 5

   Pour broth over mixture to desired consistency, and mix well to make sure all is covered.