Syd'S Very Own Raisin Dressing

• 7 -8 slices winter wheat bread, frozen (include crust & heel)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, divided
• 1 cup dark raisin
• 1 1/4 cups celery, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 1/4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds (or sliced)
• 3/4 cup tart apple, coarsely chopped
• salt
• pepper

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F & either butter a 2 1/2 quart casserole, or lightly butter one side of a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil large enough to fold in & seal the prepared dressing.
2. Cut frozen bread slices into small cubes, to make at least 4 cups of cubes.
3. Put bread cubes in large bowl & set aside.
4. In large frying pan, using 1 tablespoon of butter, saute onion until transparent.
5. Add rest of butter & let it melt. Remove from heat.
6. Add raisins, celery, thyme, marjoram, parsley, almonds & chopped apples to frying pan & blend with onion mixture.
7. Add mixture from frying pan to bread cubes, & mix well.
8. Either place prepared dressing in casserole & cover, OR place onto sheet of foil & seal.
9. Bake 40-50 minutes or 30 minutes at 350 degrees F, if baking along with another dish that needs that temperature setting.

winter, onion, unsalted butter, dark raisin, celery, thyme, marjoram, fresh parsley, slivered almonds, tart apple, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/syds-very-own-raisin-dressing-219285 (may not work)