Grilled Sausages with Caramelized Onions and Apples

yummm!!! I really like this fall themed recipe. I live in Germany so apples and sausage is in no short suppy and am always looking for delicious recipes that include both of them. Anyways I made a few little changes, I cooked the sausages in beer and then cut them lengthways and turned the heat up high which allows the beer to carmelize and crisps the outside of the sausages. I did the apple onion mixture as directed and served it on top of some mashed potatoes with the sausages on the very top. So so so so good!!

I really enjoyed this but I made a few alterations. I used sweet italian sausages, granny smith apples, red wine vinegar & I was out of brown sugar so I used 5 tbp. red wine vinegar, 5 tbp. sugar & 1 tbp. molasses. I broiled the sausages & then sliced them on a diagonal & added them to the apple & onion mixture for a couple of minutes to coat w/ the sauce. Very good! The flavor of the sauce w/ the sausages meshed together very well. Next time I will double the onions though because they were that good. :o)

I have made this two times. The first time I used bangers and followed the recipe, except I split open the sausages before placing them under the broiler. I liked it alot but my husband thought it was too appley. The SECOND time I made it I used brats and 3/4 of the reccommended apples. I boiled the brats in dark beer instead of water and split them in half before placing them under the broiler. My husband loved it this time and the I liked that the brats had so much more flavor than the bangers. A very good German style dish!! Thanks for submitting it!!

A bit vinegar-y for my taste but good. I will add less vinegar next time, but I will make again.

Hubbie and I thought this was yummy. I used pre-cooked kielbasa, so skipped the boiling, and just added it sliced up into the apple/onion mixture after it caramalized.

I thought this was delicious. My husband thought the apples tasted "funny". I'll give it a 4 as an average score. I used a chicken and apple sausage for the dish, I also think the apple and onion would go great with pork chops! Be sure to cook the onion and apple mixture at a high enough heat that it caramelizes rather than just boils down. I think mashed potatoes would be a good side with this.

This was so tasty. I was looking for a quick supper and a little something different...did a search for sausages (because that's what I had out of the freezer) and what a pleasant surprise. We really enjoyed this recipe and will make again often. A perfect little weeknight fall supper.

I used our homemade Moose sausage and just did them in the fry pan made the sauce separate and simmered them together. Very good and I will make them again.

I used a mix of mild and hot Italian sausages, because that is what I had on hand; also used honeycrisp apples. I scaled the recipe down to 4 sausages, 1 onion, & 3 small apples, but used the full amount of butter/vinegar/brown sugar. What that saute sauce does to the onions and apples is really good, bringing out the best in those honeycrisps! My DH is a big fan of sausages, and I'm not; but we both enjoyed this meal. Served it with Pan-Fried Asparagus and Cornmeal Muffins I from this website. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe, Jayda!

This recipe was good, but not exceptional. I used smoked apple sausage that was pre-cooked, so I skipped the boiling step and grilled them on my George Foreman. The apple/onion mixture was good, but I would have liked more of a sauce. I put the mixture into some hoagie rolls and it turned out pretty good. I'd definitely make this again, but will figure out a way to make more of a sauce next time.

I cooked the sausage in a skillet, removed it, cooked the onions and apples and put everything together in the end. It was good, but not spectacular. I'll make it again, although it lacks a wow factor, because it tastes good and is quick to make.

I browned the sausage, onions and apples added about 1/2 C. beer and cooked down. I put this on top of some mashed baby potatoes. It turned out really good.

I'd give this 5 stars, but my hubby was only fairly impressed, so I gave it 4. I used Italian sausage (for some spice) and sliced it after broiling and added directly to the apples/onions and simmered so the sausage picked up the other flavors. Being of Germanic heritage, this recipe reminded me of traditional German cooking! The apples and onion really came together with all the other flavors! With all the different tastes going on, it's a "busy" flavor - a symphony of tastes... maybe too busy for my hubby's pallet, but I LOVED it!

I used breakfast sausages because thats what I had on hand and thought this was really really yummy! We had it for dinner, but would make a nice brunch dish too. I thought it was sweet enough and wouldn't add additional sugar as has been suggested - maybe that's just me though.

Super!!! My only changes were to cook the sausages(chicken andoiulle)in a pan with some dark beer and water, and then slice them into pieces before adding them to the onions and apples.

I'm not a big fan of cooked apples, but this recipe was outstanding!~ I used pink lady apples and apple cider vinegar, along with a beef sausage I cooked on the grill. I didn't boil it first, just cooked it on the grill. Excellent!

SO GOOD! I used sweet Italian sausage and gala apples and it was just wonderful. The apples and sausage complimented each other perfectly. The vinegar and brown sugar combined to make a wonderful glaze.

I did a search for meal recipes with sausages and this one came up. I also happened to have the other ingredients and decided to try it. I can't say I have really eaten anything that tasted quite like this. The sausages are cooked as any sausage might be, but the onion apple combination was very different. I expected more of a sweet apple taste, but instead it is more of a vinegar onion taste with just a hint of sweetness. I made mashed potatoes, but the apple and onion mixture didn't really work as a subtitute for gravy to go on top. So, the potatoes were served on the side, but gave a nice balance to the vinegar, onion, and apple mixture. This seems like a dish that might be served at a German restaurant, in my opinnion. One reviewer said to eat this dish with good beer and I think that may just be the compliment.

I'm always on the lookout for quick dishes to make on workdays that aren't boring. This definitely makes the list. I used herbed sausages and cooked them under the broiler, I also used red wine vinegar. I would maybe add in another onion next time. Really enjoyed this. Thanks.

Sweet, very sweet. I'm the only one in my family of 5 that ate this. Even my husband, who'll eat anything, only picked out the sausage to eat. It's really sweet & the vinegar leaves an aftertaste. It's good, tho(to me:) but I'm not sure I'll make it again.

I changed this a little by adding some tomato paste and water to create more of a sauce. I ended up slicing the sausages (after cooking them through) and tossing them through the apple mixture before serving. Great tasting dish. Thanks for the recipe!

I make something similar all the time- my husband can never get enough. I use real maple syrup in place of the sugar, and I like to add a dash of beer or white wine if we have it around. Works great with chicken andouille sausages!

great recipe! so easy and very tasty. ive made this many times when i dont have time. minimal, easy access recipe, easy cooking, and Great tasting way to jazz up plain sausages. i noticed one thing: in step 2 it says to poke the sausages Then boil them - this leaks out all the jiuce and sausages come out quite dry. i suggest boiling them without poking holes- halfway through cut the middle with a knife to check readi-ness and continue cooking as driected :] (please disregard my rating)

Wow! This was so good! I served it for a fall dinner party and there was not even an onion left over! Everyone loved it! Very good! Thank you!

This was sooooo good. I loved the sweetness of the apples and onions. I used Granny Smith apples and mild sausage.

Simple and delicious. It was so easy I probably won't need the recipe the next time. A great Fall dinner.

This was unusual and good! I served it over mashed potatoes, and they went really well together. I thought it needed a little more vinegar, and I also wouldn't have used as much sugar in it. Don't be afraid to leave the onions in there a LONG time-it really adds to the flavor that may otherwise be a bit bland. And drink a beer with it, preferably a porter or a stout!

Quite yummy and great for those who don't like or can't eat the traditional onions and peppers!

I think that the success of the super-sweet onions is to have a spicy sausage. And served over wild rice, it's great! I just sauteed bulk sausage, then set it aside while I carmelized the onion in the pan fat.

Makes a yummy fast meal. Great for fall!

Pretty good, a different way to cook sausage. It has similar tastes to german potato salad, maybe because I used apple cider vinegar.

this was amazing! wonderful comfort meal...I used pork/apple sausages and I served it over the apples/onions and new potatoes.will def make again!

Delicious anmd simple! I only used 1 1/2 onions and 2 apples and there was still tons! I used red wine vinegar and I also added one more tbsp of the vinegar because my boyfriend doesn't like sweet flavor with his meats. He was sceptical but in the end He loved this recipe.

Delish! Both my husband and I loved it - kids wouldn't touch the onion/apple mixture but they ate the meat and liked it. I had to substitute red wine vinegar because I was out of cider vinegar but it was still good. One note: I used apples rather past their prime (waste not, want not and all that sort of thing!) and they turned to mush. It wasn't like applesauce but I think it would've been better texture-wise to have firmer apples. Oh and I used Beef Brats but next time I'll use the real ones - tasted a little like a hot dog! So this goes in the recipe box and I'll definitely make this again - with the right ingredients!

This was a great recipe. I made a few alterations. I fried the sausage in a separate pan with apple cider. I then cut it in diagonals and added it to the onion and apple mix. I also added molasses and extra cider to the combined dish and cooked for a couple extra minutes. Delicious. Thank you!

This recipe, although may sound strange at first, was amazing. I followed some recommendations to serve over a bed of mashed potatoes and it was amazing! Cannot wait to make it again. A real gem of a recipe. We used sweet onions and sweet Italian sausage and it was fabulous!

This dinner had way more flavor than what I expected. I made this as written using the apple cider vinegar and grilling my non-pierced sausages. The onions caramelized nicely and the apples added a nice sweetness to the entire recipe. My family really enjoyed this meal that I served with a simple lettuce salad and fresh bread.

Love the flavors of apple, onion, and bratwurst combined! I simmered the bratwurst, then sliced and browned in butter separately. I think thyme is wonderful with the caramelized onions and apples...

At my first trial, I had visitors from S. Africa, and they, together with me, really enjoyed this dish. The only thing I changed was to increas the vinegar and sugar by half again.

I thought this was a wonderful, easy recipe! I made it last night for dinner with some red apples I had gotten from the farmer’s market. I also used smoked sausage (halved and cut into links then browned in a skillet over medium heat). I used one large onion instead of the two medium onions the recipe called for. I also had apple cider vinegar on hand that I used in place of the apple cider/ red wine vinegar. It turned out perfect! I served it with the Oven Roasted Potatoes from this site and a nice dark beer. My husband was also pleased with the meal. I will definitely make this again throughout the fall season.

Another good fall dinner. I used a large apple and a pear in mine.

This was really good! I oven broiled spicy chicken sausage and used thinly sliced Bermuda onions - other than that, I followed the recipe as written. I recommend Granny Smith apples only because they hold their shape better and don't become too mushy. The spicy and the sweet flavors contrasted nicely and I will definitely be making this again! Thanks...

My husband and I loved this. I was making breaded pork chops, and wanted to do something with onions, and came across this recipe. I'll make this again, probobly next time the correct way, with the sausages. Thanks. :)

Very good flavors. I used pulled pork that I cooked in the crock pot for my meat, but I used the apples and onions to go on top. Very tasty! Will make again, thanks for the recipe Jayda!

I wasn't sure how this would taste to be honest, it seemed so simple. But that's the beauty of it! It's simple and DELICIOUS! Made exactly as is, and it was perfect! Served it alongside some white rice. Will def make again and again! :)

An interesting mix of ingredients that makes a nice filling fall dish. I used beef smoke sausage and since it was already cooked, I didn't boil it, but just cut it up lengthwise and cooked it w/ the onions and apples. Equally, after it began to carmelize I added some chorizo sausage, which added a nice flavor. Next time we plan to use hot or cajun sausage instead of beef smoke sausage as this would add just the right flavor to this dish. We are giving it 3-stars since it wasn't the best sausage dish we ever had, but yet it wasn't bad.

Excellent!

Good combination. I used apples from our own tree which are really tart and still a little crunchy after cooking that long. I also added about a 1/4 tsp of ground cloves and a little bit more ground sage with the apples. Now I'm going to try to adapt the recipe to the oven so I can feed 30.

Wonderful flavors and very fall-ish! Was looking for something quick and easy... and different... so fruit for dinner struck me!! I used kielbasa from Sam's... I don't know the brand but it is one we go back to repeatedly as it is a little sweet... used full 3 pound package...3 large granny smith apples, reduced the onion to 1 (just because I knew my kids would gripe if they saw too many) and then rather than using regular brown sugar, used 1 TBSP of brown sugar substitute (like sweet & lo). The flavors melded perfectly (and I am someone who has never been fond of pork & apples). I'm really glad I tried this...the granny smiths cooked up nicely...was not too soggy, grainy or sweet! Just perfect for us! A keeper!

I used Granny Smith apples in this recipe. After I was halfway into this recipe, I realized I was out of apple cider vinegar but I did have apple juice--I just used apple juice instead of apple cider vinegar. My family loved these. NO leftovers.

This was good. My 15-year-old went wild for the apple/onion mixture and didn't eat his sausages. He wanted to know when we could have it again.

Delicious and easy! The only change that I made was to put the sausage on top of the apple/onion mixture and allow the sausage to steam along with the mixture. We will definitely be having this again.

This was good but not incredible. We enjoyed it though. The taste was fairly mild and I couldn't even taste the onions once I was done cooking them.

This was good, not great. I served it with egg noodles because I didn't have time to make mashed potatoes, and the flavors didn't meld well. Hubby said it was good, 12 year son said not good.

Awesome recipe! We used sweet italian sausage and it was fantastic. Easy, quick, and we had all the ingredients except the sausage. My kind of recipe!

I used my air fryer for the turkey sausage, then added to apples and onions to coat with sauce. Great!

I LOVED this flavor combination. I used a basil/garlic sausage which added more flavor and the apples and onions turned out beautifully. Thanks so much; I will make this again!

Very good, but takes a while to properly caramelize those onions, so it is not the quick dish I had hoped for.

This was really good - but relies heavily on using a really tasty sausage. We used turkey sausage and I feel like it would be better with pork. The apples/onions were delicious. I followed the recipe exactly using apple cider vinegar and everyone enjoyed the end result.

I chose chicken, feta and spinach sausages which I boiled briefly in beer and then finished them under the broiler. I used a cast iron skillet to caramelize the onion in butter before adding a thinly sliced Granny Smith Apple, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. Seasoned mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper. I served this with Guldens Spicy Brown Mustard on potato hot dog rolls. Really great flavour! Both my husband and teenage son really liked this dish. Will definitely be making this again!

Yummy! We really enjoyed this dish. My fiance says six stars. I used pre-cooked Johnsonville smoked turkey sausage, so I cooked the onions and apples according to the recipe, then added the heated, diagonally-sliced sausage to the skillet a minute or two before serving. Other sausages may have been better in this dish but we have to watch cholesterol. The recipe doesn't give a weight - or even type - for the sausages; I used six sausages (one package), total weight about fourteen ounces. Thanks for the recipe!

Thank you so much for those indgrediants, I didn't know what to do with some left overs, but this meal hit the spot for my Husband - Tasty and delicious!

This is a great taste combination! And it is so simple. I love the flavor of sauted onions with the sweetness of the apples, and this combined with the savory flavor of sausage - nothing is better!

Made this for a big family dinner and it was a huge hit! We used salsiccia and simmered in Guinness. Served it over mashed potatoes with a side of mushrooms and green beans. Mom made apple crisp for dessert to tie it all together. We will be making this one again. What a yummy fall meal!

Quite delicious! I used 3 sausages (about 1 lb) and still made a full recipe of apples/onions and I'm glad I did as they were yummy. I got an apple chicken sausage from the butcher at Whole Foods and it was perfect for this meal. We went apple picking this weekend and I was looking for recipes to use up apples, and I'm glad I found this one! Thanks!

Excellent use for apples starting to go soft. I used Apple cider vinegar and Conecuh sausage, adding sausage with the onions in iron skillet. Oh my gosh—perfect for a cool rainy night. Will make again. Perfect as written!

Made this on a whim & we loved the results. Very easy to prepare. We used bratwurst. I'll serve this to some friends next time! Goes well with some good pumpkin beer.

My boyfriend and I love this recipe! Made this for lunch with Pears instead of apples since thats what I had on hand, and it was de-lish!!! Will definitely make it again!!

I didn't have brown sugar so I mixed some honey with plain sugar and used balsamic vinegar... It was delicious! Very simple recipe and will make again. Not many sausage fans in my house but this was gobbled up!

I used polish sausage and MacIntosh apples. simple, yummy, and hit the spot for a cold autumn night.

This is a great recipe - the combo of onions & apples is super and then topped with "hot" sausage links - YUM!!!

Scrumptious! I used apple cider vinegar. I served with brussels sprouts in a mustard cream sauce, another recipe from this website. Although I previously made the horseradish mashed potatoes from this website, I didn't make them to go with this dish. Next time I will.

I just made the apple & onion portion of this to top some pork chops. It was not what I expected. Maybe meant better for sausages.

The Caramelized apples/onions are great on top. We ate it over brown rice.

This is a bizarre combination of items, but it was very tasty! We put chicken/mango sausages on the grill, and served them with the onion/apple topping. Great with cajun brown rice!

The apples and onions were so good. I followed Imvintage's advice and it worked very well. I used turkey sausages, which had a wierd texture and the flavor wasn't that great either. Next time I will use a better sausage. I really loved the apples/onions. I cut the recipe down to 3 sausages, and used one red onion and one large Honeycrisp apple and one small mystery apple (from a neighbor's tree, lol).

I made this for my family tonight and it was definitely a hit. I was worried about the onions being too overpowering, so I added extra brown sugar and red wine vinegar. I also added vegetable oil into the saucepan with the onions with the butter. All of these resulted in a slightly liquid base, but the taste was incredible. Will definitely make it again!

I cooked the sausages and then took them out of the skillet while I cooked the onions and apples until almost tender. I finished them with the sausages.

Wonderful! I halved the onions & apples and kept the sauce the same, and it was fantastic. As one person suggested, I cooked the sausage (italian) in dark beer, but not sure if it made a difference or not. I served this with mashed potatoes (made with potatoes, 1 C. sour cream and 8 oz onion/chive cream cheese). Fantastic, easy meal.

Better than expected. Excellent with French bread and a glass of wine

My boyfriend and I loved it. We added a little extra brown sugar and cut up the sausages and added it to the mixture. Served with veggies :)

My family and I really enjoyed this great fall dish. I used sweet itlian sausage, like another reviewer though I think a spicy sausage would taste great against the sweetness of the apples. I forgot to peel my apples (granny smiths) but it didn't really make a difference so if you want to save a little bit of time I wouldn't worry to much about that step!

I thought this recipe was very easy and a delicious way to use up those excess apples. I was out of brown sugar & used white instead & it was still great! Thanks for the recipe. I am going to make this again!

I liked this alot. Interesting flavor mix.

Loved it and will make it again. I used two different kinds of sausages and my family liked the variety.

I liked this meal but gave it a 4 seemed to be missing flavor. I will try it with the beer next time.

I made this last night, and wanted to eat it all myself! I used chicken sausage with Gouda cheese-it was delectable! I will make this often!

I made this last fall after going apple picking. It was fantastic. It became an autumnal staple. I've been waiting all year for the weather to get cool enough to try it again. Perfect fall food. Especially good served with steamed cabbage and warm pumpernickel.

Made recipe as stated - was good. I'm not a big fan of apples but when paired with the onions and brat it's the perfect bite.

REALLY good! I made this with Bangers instead of brats. I'm not a fan of sausage, but the apples & onions were a wonderful addition. It would also be good on a pork chop.

Excellent, will make again. I used smoked sausage and we loved it.

Absolutely fantastic! Apples and onions don't sound like a good combo, but this is now my favorite condiment for sausage dogs!!

Used Italian sausage, misc. apples, on top of baked potatoes. Try with bratwurst? EASY!

This now our go-to recipe for sausage. Use any apple or pear with your favorite sausage and onions to really make sausage special! This is great!!!

Quick, easy, super delicious. I really needed to use up some apples and did this in a lazy, do-it-myself kind of way. I didn't follow this recipe but copied the idea (I had google searched "what to do with sausages and apples) and ended up doing the exact same thing anyways... Took butter, purple onions (its what I had, what can I say), sliced up apples, S&P, brown sugar, put them in a pan, caramelized them together. Meanwhile the sausages (mild italian) pre-cooked a bit in the oven. took the sausages out the oven, sliced them up, put them in the pan, and then ate it all with boiled potatoes and white wine. bam. fantastic dinner.

We loved it. I used sliced kielbasa and it turned out yummy.

I was looking for something to make with bratwurst without potatoes and found this recipe with this curious apple and onion combination that sounded so different but possibly delicious, and it really was! So simple and so tasty...slightly sweet and balanced flavors when seasoned to taste with salt and pepper. I used equal parts onions and apples, which turned out to be two medium onions and 2 large honey crisp apples. You could easily add another apple. I added some fresh tarragon I had growing, but it tasted great without it too. I pan browned the brats on the stove so I could tend to the onions and apples at the same time. It pairs wonderfully with a bold beer for Octoberfest... I had a homebrewed double IPA. Definitely a keeper!

really good!

I made this last night and WOW was it good!! My husband and daughter also really enjoyed it. I used Turkey Sausage (sweet italian style). My husband described it as "different"--in a good way. I used the cider vinegar. Thanks for sharing this recipe--we have 13 pounds of apples to eat after a trip to the orchard last weekend. There are only 3 of us here, so it's good to have different ways to use them up.