BRATWURST WITH AUTUMN FRUIT

1 (16-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup chopped onions
1⁄2 cup apple cider
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds pre-cooked bratwurst
2 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and cut in wedges
Hot cooked rice

In a slow cooker, stir cranberry sauce, onions, apple cider, sugar and seasonings together. Blend well.

Slice bratwurst, on the diagonal, into 1⁄2-inch pieces. Add bratwurst and apple wedges to slow cooker. Stir well to coat the bratwurst and apples with cranberry mixture.

Cover and cook on LOW for 9 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours.

Portion each serving onto a bed of hot cooked rice.

Servings: 6