Melt fat in a large frypan. Add onion, celery, and apples. Sprinkle with salt and sugar.

Cook, turning occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until apples are lightly browned.

Add bread cubes and toss gently to blend ingredients.

HOW TO USE

Pork shoulder with apple stuffing.—Sprinkle the inside of a 4-pound, boned fresh pork shoulder with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, as desired. Spread with stuffing. Fold meat over stuffing and skewer. Place on a rack, skin side up, in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 325° F. (slow oven) for about 2½ hours or until meat is tender and the juice is no longer pink.

Sweetpotato-apple casserole

6 servings, about ⅔ cup each

1 can (18 ounces) sweetpotatoes, drained

¼ cup sweetpotato liquid or orange juice

1 can (20 ounces) apple pie filling