Apple-Walnut Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter or oil
• 5-6 cups bread, cubed
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and diced
• 1 cup cooked pastrami (approximately 1/3 pound), chopped coarsely
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon sage, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper