Wild Rice Stuffing with Apples and Dried Cranberries

20 minutes prep time  |  Serves 8

Ingredients

• 2 c uncooked wild rice
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter*
• 1 c onion, diced 1/3-inch 
• 1 c celery, diced 1/3-inch 
• 1 c apples, diced 1/3-inch 
• 1 c dried cranberries
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
• 1/2 c chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cook rice according to package directions. (Use chicken or vegetable broth in place of water for more flavor.) Drain rice in a colander.
    
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery, and cook until soft, approximately 8 minutes. Add apple and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add cranberries, thyme, marjoram, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
    
3. Transfer mixture to a large oiled baking dish. Bake, covered, until stuffing is heated through, approximately 30 minutes.