Apple and Onion Stuffing

7 cups soft bread cubes
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups chopped Granny Smith apple
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 - 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 2 quart casserole dish.

Cover raisins with boiling water and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain well then toss them with the bread cubes.

In a skillet melt the butter and saute the onions, garlic, and celery for about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir the sauteed onions into the bread cube mixture. Add the diced apples, parsley, salt and paprika; stir carefully. Place stuffing mix in the prepared dish or you can alternately place it in a large roaster with your favorite uncooked meat (pork chops, turkey, chicken, etc.).

Bake the dressing at 350 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes. If you are baking the dressing with meat cook until the meat is completely done all the way through.

Makes 10 servings.