Apple Cranberry Stuffing

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so ofcourse I turned to everyone's favorite recipe site to check out some healthy recipe ideas for the big day. Pinterest has loads of them and they look quite yummy. Instead of the boxed stuffing this year I have decided to make it a bit healthier with this twist to the favorite.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and finely chopped
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of celery soup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 8 cups Hawaiian sweet bread, cubed and toasted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish.
2. In a small bowl, combine chicken broth and cranberries; let soak for 30 minutes.
3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, pepper and celery; cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently or until tender. Add apples and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and place in a large bowl.
4. Beat 3 eggs in a separate bowl. Add salt and pepper. Set aside.
5. In the large bowl with vegetables, stir in chicken broth mixture, celery soup, and cinnamon. Add toasted bread, stirring gently to combine. Add eggs. Spoon mixture into prepared dish and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until center is set.