Dressing With Roasted Garlic And Apples

Course :	Dressings
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

1	Cup	onions -- diced
1	Cup	celery -- diced
1	Cup	Granny Smith apples -- diced
1/4	Cup	shallots -- minced
2	Tablespoon	butter
2	Cups	hearty chicken stock
2	Tablespoon	roasted garlic puree (see note)
1/2	Teaspoon	chopped fresh thyme -- stems removed
1	Tablespoon	chopped resh chives
1	Tablespoon	chopped fresh basil
4	Cups	diced white bread croutons -- toasted
1	teaspoon	salt and fresh ground pepper

Preparation:

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onions, celery, apples and shallots in 2 tbs. butter until tender. Add 2 cups chicken stock and simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Add garlic and herbs. Stir in croutons. Serve immediately or put in baking dish and bake at 350 until crunchy. Note: Garlic Puree: Roast garlic bulb in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until softened. Peel and mash.