Apple Pecan Cornbread Dressing Recipe

1 (16 oz.) package dry cornbread mix
1 (8 oz.) container herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
2 T. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. ground ginger
3/4 C. butter
1 C. chopped celery
1 C. chopped onion
2 C. chopped apples
1/2 C. chopped pecans
2 C. apple juice
3 eggs, beaten

Prepare cornbread according to package directions; cool and crumble. Preheat
oven to 350° F. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish. In a large bowl, combine
cornbread, stuffing mix, parsley, salt and ginger.

In a heavy saucepan, melt butter and sauté celery and onion 8 to 10 minutes
or until tender. Add to cornbread mixture; mix well. Stir in apples, pecans,
apple juice and eggs. Toss lightly. Spoon dressing into prepared casserole.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.