Directions

Heat oven to 350, lightly butter a shallow 3 to 3 1/2 quart baking dish
Divide the bread between 2 rimmed baking sheets and bake, tossing once, until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes, transfer to large bowl
Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the bowl of bread
Wipe out skillet and melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and saute for 5 minutes. Add apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and apples are crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes more, stir in cranberries, parsley, sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Transfer to the bowl of bread. Gradually add broth to the bowl tossing, to moisten
Spoon the bread mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover with buttered foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.