Pan-Seared Sausages with Apples

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 sweet Italian sausages (about 1 pound), pricked with a fork
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
2. Add the sausages and cook over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until browned but not cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the water to the skillet.
4. Cover and cook until the water is nearly evaporated and the sausages are firm, about 7 minutes.
5. Add the apples and fennel seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and browned, 8 minutes.
6. Stir in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve in bowls atop the Cheesy Grits.

extravirgin olive oil, sweet italian sausages, water, apples, fennel seeds, cider vinegar, salt

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pan-seared-sausages-apples (may not work)