Categories: Ground beef 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      3    Golden Delicious apples             1 tb Oil 
  1 1/2 lb Ground beef                         1 c  Water 
    1/2 c  Soft bread crumbs                   3 tb Vinegar 
    1/4 c  Finely chopped onions               1 tb Packed brown sugar 
      1    Egg                               1/4 c  Crushed gingersnap 
      1 ts Salt                                     -Cookies 
    1/4 ts Pepper                              1    Bay leaf 
    1/4 ts Thyme                           
  
  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.