Cranberry Dressing

I've fine-tuned this recipe over the years. Now it's the only dressing my family lets me make at Thanksgiving.8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
- 1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
- 1-1/4 cups sugar
- 1-1/4 cups water
- 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 package (8 ounces) seasoned stuffing croutons
Directions
- In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, apple, sugar and water.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or
- until tender. Remove from the heat; set aside.
- In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion, garlic, sage and pepper
- in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in cranberry
- mixture and croutons.
- Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350°
- for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 317 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 474 mg sodium,