Step 1

In a large saucepan or skillet, heat the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the onion and the celery to the hot oil and sauté until they start to soften, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the sausage, the salt, and the pepper to the skillet and cook, breaking up the sausage and stirring, until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Add the sage, the rosemary, and the parsley to the sausage mixture, stirring to combine.

Step 5

Add the apples and the cranberries to the sausage mixture, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Place the sausage mixture and the bread cubes into a large slow cooker.

Step 7

Stir the stock and the melted butter into the bread and sausage mixture.

Step 8

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low until everything is tender, about 4 hours.

Step 9

Serve.