Apple Pecan Cracker Stuffing

Ingredients

1 (4.25 -oz.) box Blue Diamond Pecan Nut Thins
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup peeled, chopped green apple
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried
3/4 cup vegetable broth, plus additional if necessary
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Preheat oven to 375°F. Make a small slit in bag of Blue Diamond Nut Thins and press to remove some air. Squeeze bag with your hands to crush crackers into small pieces; set aside. Melt butter in a medium skillet. Add apple and onion and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add celery and cook for 5 minutes more. Stir in cranberries, broth, maple syrup and rosemary; cook and stir for 5 minutes more or until broth has been absorbed and crackers are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes enough to stuff 4 chicken breasts or boneless pork chops.

Nutritional Analysis

Per serving:

Calories	250
Fat	9g
Saturated Fat	3.5g
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	15mg
Sodium	410mg
Potassium	95mg
Carbohydrates	41g

Fiber	2g
Sugar	14g
Protein	3g
Vitamin A	8%
Vitamin C	4%
Calcium	2%
Iron	2%

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