1 Loaf French Bread

1 tsp. Salt

2 tsp. Crushed Sage Leaves

1/4 tsp. Freshly Ground Pepper

3 Eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 c. Yellow Onions, diced

1/2 c. Celery, diced

1 Small Tart Apple, peeled, cored and chopped

1 c. Seedless Grapes

1/2 c. (4oz.) Chicken Stock

Pinch of Cayenne Pepper

2 T. Butter

Preheat oven to 150 degrees. Slice or tear bread, including crust into small pieces. Place in a food processor fitted with the metal blade and process to form coarse crumbs (should make 8 to 9 cups). Spread crumbs on baking sheet and dry fully for about 2 hours. The crumbs should not color. Let cool. Raise temp to 350 degrees. Butter 2 1/2 quart baking dish . In a large frying pan on med. heat, brown sausage. Add sage, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Continue tossing about 4 - 5 min. longer. Using a notched spoon, transfer sausage to plate and drain. Melt butter in skillet, sauté celery, and onions about 2 minutes. Add chopped apple and grapes and toss over medium heat for 2 minutes. Set aside. Put bread crumbs into large bowl. Beat egg in another bowl and add chicken stock. Pour into bread crumbs until moistened. Mix all ingredients together with bread mixture. Adjust seasoning. Spoon into dish. Bake 40 - 50 min.