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 cranbberries
1-1/2       cups chopped ripe pears
1             cup chopped pecans  
1              cup minced fresh parsley
3              teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2          teaspoon pepper
2             cups chicken broth
1/4          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 broth , egg substitute and celery mixtures , toss until combines .
2 .      Spoon into a greased 2-1/2 quart  baking dish . Cover  and bake at 325* for 50 to 60 minutes  or until a thermometer  inserted near the center reads  160*.

This is something new you can add to your traditional Thanksgiving menu . Now this tasty  dressing  has become a standard  dish on our holiday table .