3    Golden Delicious apples
1 1/2 lb Ground beef
1/2 c  Soft bread crumbs
1/4 c  Finely chopped onions
1    Egg
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1/4 ts Thyme
1 tb Oil
1 c  Water
3 tb Vinegar
1 tb Packed brown sugar
1/4 c  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.