Cranberry Pear Stuffing

Makes  8 to 10 servings

1           cup chopped celery
1/2        cup butter
1           package (16 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes
1-1/2     cups dried cranberries
1-1/2     cups chopped  ripe pears
1            cup chopped pecans
1/4        cup minced fresh parsley
3           teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2        teaspoon pepper
2           cups chicken broth
3/4        cup egg substitute

1 .     In a small saucepan , saute  celery in butter  until tender ; set aside . In a large bowl , combine  the stuffing cubes , cranberries , pears , pecans , parsley , poultry seasoning and  pepper. Add the broth  , egg substitute  and celery mixture  , toss until combined .
2 .     Spoon into a greased  2-1/2-quart baking dish . Cover  and bake at 325* for 50 to 60 minutes  or until thermometer  inserted  near the center reads 160*.

This tasty dressing  will become  a family favorite.