Apple Stuffing

This is from a cookbook called "Grandma's Casseroles". The time to make is just estimated.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  cup  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped apple (unpeeled)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  natural applesauce
• 1 (8 ounce) package  seasoned stuffing mix
• 1  cup  low-fat reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
• 1  teaspoon ground sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot.
2. Add the chopped onion and celery; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until transparent. Add apple; cook and stir about 3 minutes or until golden.
3. Transfer to a large bowl. Add applesauce, stuffing mix, broth, thyme, sage, salt and pepper; mix well.
4. Place stuffing in a greased 8-inch square pan. Cover and bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.
5. Cooked stuffing can also be used as filling for cooked acorn squash.