Apple Pecan Stuffing

This Thanksgiving Apple Pecan Stuffing recipe is a delicious blend of buttery bread cubes, apples, and pecans. Thank you Homemade Interest

2 c Onions, diced
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1 c Carrots, diced
1 c Celery, diced
2 Granny Smith Apples, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
8 oz. Butter, melted
12 c Bread, cubed
1½ - 2 c Broth
2 c Parsley, finely chopped
2 c Pecans, roughly chopped
2 tsp Beau Monde Seasoning
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Place the onions in a small bowl and sprinkle the sugar over them. 
• Let onions sit for about an hour.
• In a large skillet saute the carrots, celery, apples, and garlic until softened.
• Strain the sugared onions and add them to the saute along with the melted butter.
• Add mixture to the bread and toss in a large bowl.
• Add chicken broth to the bread mixture along with the pecans, parsley, and Beau Monde seasoning 
• Slowly toss until the broth is all absorbed by the bread.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon into a well-greased 3-quart or 13- x 9-inch baking pan.
• Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
• Remove foil and continue to bake for 5 - 10 minutes or until top is crusty and brown.