Polish Kraut and Apples

Name: Polish Kraut and Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: German Dinner Recipes, German Recipes
Ingredients: 1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained; 1 pound smoked Polish sausage or kielbasa, cut up; 3 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into eighths; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup apple juice

My family loves this hearty, heartwarming meal on cold winter nights. The tender apples, brown sugar and smoked sausage gave this dish fantastic flavor. I like making it because the prep time is very short. #151;Caren Markee, Crystal Lake, Illinois

Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 pound smoked Polish sausage or kielbasa, cut up
3 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into eighths
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup apple juice

Directions

Place half of the sauerkraut in an ungreased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with sausage, apples, brown sugar, caraway seeds if desired and pepper. Top with remaining sauerkraut. Pour apple juice over all.
Cover and cook on low until apples are tender, 4-5 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 546 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1630mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein.

Originally published as Polish Kraut and Apples in Quick Cooking January/February 2000

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KarenKeefe

Mar 14, 2017

Just like my Grandmother used to make! Very happy to find this recipe!
Ruffshse

Oct 14, 2016

Have made this many times.Its easy and delish.
JeMAnov18

Mar 3, 2015

Love this! Have made it twice and it is excellent. I cook it on the stovetop for about 30 minutes and serve it with boiled potatoes. Would also be good with pierogis.
lsell1999

Feb 25, 2015

Too sweet. Did not taste like sauerkraut. Will leave out brown sugar next time.
Moonbeam81

Feb 5, 2015

Awesomeness in a crockpot!
swinny

Jan 2, 2013

DELISH!!!
kimteaches

Nov 4, 2012

I made this with turkey bratwurst instead of Polish sausage, and Cranberry juice instead of apple juice. It came out wonderfully amazing.
lurky27

Oct 30, 2012

This is FABULOUS. I used Turkey Polish sausage to make it a bit healthier.
tchr90

Mar 24, 2012

I've made this many times as is the custom to eat sauerkraut on New Year's Day in my family! I'm not big on kraut but like this recipe.
dhart0

Oct 13, 2011

Simple and surprisingly delicious. I was trying different recipes after picking 33 lbs of apples. I can't wait to make this one again!