Celebration Brussels Sprouts

• 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
• 2 large apples (Fuji or Braeburn), chopped
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or pecans, toasted

1. Combine Brussels sprouts, apples, cranberries and 1/4 cup bacon. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, syrup, oil, salt and pepper; pour over Brussels sprouts mixture, tossing to coat. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low, stirring once, until sprouts reach desired tenderness, 2-4 hours. To serve, sprinkle with hazelnuts and remaining bacon.

brussels sprouts, apples, cranberries, bacon, cider vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, fresh ground pepper, hazelnuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/celebration-brussels-sprouts/ (may not work)