Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table. Coat inside of baking dish with cooking spray.
Prepare the Ingredients
Using a knife and cutting board, chop the sweet onion, and dice the celery. Chop the dried apricots. Set aside until ready to use.
Brown pork sausage in a medium skillet and set aside.
Make the Dressing
In a large saucepan, combine the seasoning packets (if offered) with water and butter. Add in the prepared onion, celery, and apricots. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, covered.
Remove from heat. Mix in bread crumbs, browned sausage, and pine nuts. Stir to moisten. Cover and let stand an additional 5 minutes.
Fluff with fork and spoon dressing into the prepared baking dish. Place in preheated oven for 5-10 minutes. Cover until ready to serve. Serves 10-12.
Notes
*Unless otherwise indicated all butter used on this recipe site is salted.