Cranberry-Apple Stuffing

• 1/2 cup margarine
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tsp thyme leaves
• 1 tsp parsley flakes
• 1 tsp rosemary leaves
• 2 cored and chopped red tart apples
• 1 1/4 cups dried cranberries
• 1 tsp fresh grated orange peel
• 4 cups unseasoned dry bread cubes
• 1 cup vegetable broth

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F.  Melt margarine in a skillet; add celery and onion.  Sauté 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Stir in everything but the bread cubes.

Place the bread cubes in a large bowl and stir in the fruit mixture.  Add broth and toss to combine.  Place in a 9x13 inch dish, cover and bake 35 to 40 minutes.

• Yields: 8 cups
• Preparation Time: about 1 hour