If there's one thing that's universally loved in autumn, it's apple cinnamon. This delicious flavor is in coffee, desserts, and dinners. It's even packaged as a scent for candles and air fresheners. So, why not incorporate it into a kielbasa recipe?
This apple cinnamon kielbasa recipe is very simple, with only a few ingredients. It only takes three steps to make; what more could you ask for? This is a perfect recipe to make after a fun day carving pumpkins or picking apples.
We recommend serving this dish with mashed sweet potatoes. To keep it simple, buy canned sweet potatoes, warm, and mash. If you have fresh sweet potatoes on hand, those can absolutely work as well. Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients, yet kids still love them!
Try to pick apples that are meant for cooking. Apples that are overly sweet or too tart will throw the whole flavor profile of this recipe off. If you're uncertain as to what a certain apple variety is used for, there are generally signs with each variety that define its use. Or, you can always do a quick search online for that particular apple variety.
Apple Cinnamon Kielbasa and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients:
2 to 3 red apples, cored and chopped
¼ cup apple juice
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
16 ounce package Kielbasa, coarsely chopped
Directions:
1. Place apples, juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Add Kielbasa.
2. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes. Makes 4 servings.
3. Serve with canned (drained) sweet potatoes that have been warmed and mashed with butter.