Recipe - Sauerbraten Golden Apple Meatballs

3 Golden Delicious apples
1 One half pound Ground beef
One half cup Soft bread crumbs
One fourth cup Finely chopped onions
1 Egg
1 teaspoon Salt
One fourth teaspoon Pepper
One fourth teaspoon Thyme
1 tablespoon Oil
1 cup Water
3 tablespoon Vinegar
1 tablespoon Packed brown sugar
One fourth cup Crushed gingersnap
Cookies
1 Bay leaf

Pare, core and grate apple to measure 1 cup.Mix with ground beef, bread
crumbs,onion,egg and seasonings.Shape into balls about 1 1/2" in
diameter.Brown on all sides in oil.Drain excess fat.Combine remaining
ingredients;pour over meatballs and bring to boil.Core and cut remaining
apples into wedges.Add to skillet.Reduce heat,cover, simmer 15 to 20
minutes or until apples are tender.Remove bay leaf. Makes 6 servings.

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