Apple Stuffing

1/2 cup butter
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 onions, chopped
1 (14 ounce) package cubed herbed seasoned stuffing mix
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 1/2 cups water

In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and cook walnuts over medium heat until walnuts are toasted, stirring frequently. Remove nuts from skillet and place in small dish. Set aside.

Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until almost tender, stirring frequently.

Spray a 4- to 6-quart crockpot with nonstick cooking spray and place stuffing cubes in prepared crockpot. Add cooked onion with butter and mix gently. Add applesauce and water and mix lightly. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.

Sprinkle with toasted walnuts before serving.

Yields: 10 (3/4 cup) servings