POLISH KRAUT WITH APPLES

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The combination of apples, sauerkraut and smoked sausage gives this hearty dinner an Old World flavor. I enjoy making it because it's so easy to make. —Caren Markee, Cary, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/2 pound smoked Polish sausage or kielbasa, cut up
1 large tart apple, peeled and cut into eighths
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
Dash pepper
1/3 cup apple juice

Steps:

Place half the sauerkraut in an ungreased 1-1/2-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, 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.