Break sausage into small pieces and brown in skillet over medium heat. Drain fat and set sausage pieces aside. Melt butter in deep pan over medium heat. Add celery and onion and cook lightly. Remove from heat and place in large mixing bowl. Add stuffing mix, chicken broth and water and mix well. Stir in sausage, apple, cranberries, zest, poultry seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Stuff in turkey or bake at 375 degrees in 13- by x9-inch baking dish covered with buttered foil, 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking another 15 minutes. This recipe yields 17 cups. Each 1/2-cup serving: 203 calories; 498 mg sodium; 23 mg cholesterol; 10 grams fat; 26 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams protein; 1.93 grams fiber. |