Ingredients

  • 13 cup butter
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, finely sliced
  • 2 small granny smith apples, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley (or about 1/4 cup chopped fresh)
  • 2 French baguettes, whole grain, cubed and toasted as mentioned below
  • 2 cups chicken stock, good quality (You can use turkey stock too. I am not a vegetarian but you can use vegetable )

Method

  • Cut baguettes into 1 inch slices.
  • Quarter each slice.
  • Place half the cubes on large cookie sheet and spray with olive oil, if available.
  • Toast cubes for more texture.
  • TO TOAST - Place croutons under broiler for 30 seconds to 2 minutes, watching constantly, until lightly toasted.
  • Flip croutons over and repeat for half the time on the other side.
  • In the meantime, melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan.
  • Add onion, celery and apple.
  • Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  • Onions should be translucent.
  • Stir in poultry seasoning and parsley until everything is evenly coated.
  • Toss cubes and sauteed mixture together in the crockpot.
  • Pour stock on top and toss again.
  • Cover.
  • Heat in crockpot on low for 3 hours.
  • Stir occasionally and add more liquid if you prefer a softer stuffing.
  • Enjoy!