Pecan Sausage Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed and toasted
• 3 medium apples, peeled and chopped
• 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage or 4 teaspoons dried sage leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/4 teaspoons pepper
• 2 to 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth