Apple Raisin Stuffing

3/4 cup minced onion
1 1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup butter
7 cups soft bread cubes
1 tablespoon salt
3 cup finely chopped apples
3/4 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoon crushed sage leaves
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper

In large skillet, cook and stir onion and celery in butter until onion is tender. Stir in about 1/3 of bread cubes. Turn into deep bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss. Stuff turkey just before roasting. Yield 9 cups enough for a 12 pound turkey.