Thanksgiving Fruit and Nut Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 10 oz. day old French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 pound unsalted butter
• 1 cup onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper
• 1 cup dried apricots, finely diced
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 1/2 cups green apples, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Calvados, applejack or apple cider
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried sage
• 2 cups chicken or turkey stock
• Salt
• pepper