Fruit and Nut Stuffing

Apples, dried fruit and walnuts add sweet fruit flavour and nutty texture to stuffing. Delicious with roast chicken, turkey or pork.

½ cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup green onions, chopped
2 medium tart red apples, cored and chopped
2 cups mixed dried fruit, chopped
1 cup prunes, pitted, chopped
½ cup walnuts, chopped
1 tsp. dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
¼ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
4 cups bread cubes, dried or toasted
1 (14½ oz) can chicken broth

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C/140°C fan, Gas Mark 3). Lightly butter a 9x13" baking dish.

Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 3 minutes or until softened. Add apples, dried fruit, walnuts, rosemary, thyme and pepper; stir until well mixed.

Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Add apple mixture and broth; toss gently until well mixed. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil.

Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.