Mom's Yummy Sweet Stuffing recipe

7 servings

1/2 cup butter

1 1/2 cups chopped celery

1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion

1 (6 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix

2 large Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and chopped

1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped

2/3 cup turkey broth

2 tablespoons applesauce

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 pinch ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and slowly cook and stir the onions and celery until soft.

Transfer to a large bowl.

Mix in the stuffing mix, Golden delicious apples, water chestnuts, turkey broth, applesauce, sugar and pepper.

Increase the amount of broth, if desired.

Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.