Apple-Herb Stuffing (Kopie)

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Makes 5 cups.

Ingredients
•½ large loaf Italian bread
•1/4 tsp sage
•1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
•1/8 tsp salt
•1/8 tsp pepper
•3 medium cooking apples
•2 Tbsp green onions, minced
•3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
•Butter or margarine, sparingly

Instructions
Cut bread and apples into 3/4-inch cubes, but keep separate.. In large skillet, over medium heat, melt small amount of butter or margarine with seasonings, then add bread cubes and cook until lightly browned on all sides. Remove to a separate bowl. Add apple chunks and green onions to skillet, cooking until tender (add another small amount of butter if needed). Return bread to skillet and add juice. Heat through, stirring gently.