Vegan Apple-Cinnamon Stuffing

from the blog "sweet beet and green bean" - http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2009/11/23/vegan-thanksgiving-apple-cinnamon-stuffing/

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups  bread cubes (baguettes, ciabatta, multi-grain, plain sandwich bread)
• 1  carrot
• 2  stalks celery
• 1  medium fuji apple
• 1  medium red onion
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 2  cups vegetable broth
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop up your bread of choice into fairly small cubes. Put on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown (15-20 minutes).
2. Shred the carrot. Chop the celery, apple (can leave skin on or remove), and onion.
3. Heat olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Add fruit and simmer for a few minutes until soft. Add vinegar. salt, and seasonings. Cook another few minutes.
4. Pour in vegetable broth and cook until it bubbles. Turn off the heat.
5. Stir in brown sugar. Then add toasted bread cubes and stir until saturated.
6. Spoon into lightly greased baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.