Slow Cooker Apple Walnut Stuffing Recipe

Ingredients

1/2

cup butter or margarine

1/2

cup chopped walnuts

1

tablespoon honey

1/8

teaspoon ground nutmeg

2

medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)

1

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

1

package (14 oz) herb-seasoned stuffing cubes

1

jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained

1 1/2

cups applesauce

2

cups water

Preparation

In 8-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and the walnuts over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until nuts are lightly toasted. With slotted spoon, remove nuts from skillet; place in small dish. Add honey and nutmeg to nuts; mix to glaze. Set aside.

In same skillet, melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost tender.

Meanwhile, spray 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place stuffing cubes. Add mushrooms and celery mixture; mix lightly. Add applesauce and water; mix lightly.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.

Just before serving, sprinkle with glazed walnuts.

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