Dressing With Roasted Garlic And Apples

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Course : Dressings
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

1 Cup onions -- diced
1 Cup celery -- diced
1 Cup Granny Smith apples -- diced
1/4 Cup shallots -- minced
2 Tablespoon butter
2 Cups hearty chicken stock
2 Tablespoon roasted garlic puree (see note)
1/2 Teaspoon chopped fresh thyme -- stems removed
1 Tablespoon chopped resh chives
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil
4 Cups diced white bread croutons -- toasted
1 teaspoon salt and fresh ground pepper
 

Preparation:

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onions, celery, apples and shallots in 2 tbs. butter until tender. Add 2 cups chicken stock and simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Add garlic and herbs. Stir in croutons. Serve immediately or put in baking dish and bake at 350 until crunchy. Note: Garlic Puree: Roast garlic bulb in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until softened. Peel and mash.