Himmel Und Erde (Heaven and Earth)

Submitted by JanetB-KY

"Posted for World Tour 2006, this is a traditional German accompaniment to sausages or pork dishes. The flavors meld quite a bit better than one unaccustomed to it would guess. Try it--I think you'll be pleasantly surprised."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 large tart apples, sliced (Granny Smiths are good here)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg

directions

1. Heat 1 inch water to boiling; add potatoes, apples and sugar; heat to boiling, reduce heat, cover and cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes; drain.
2. Fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels; cook and stir onion in bacon fat until soft and lightly browned.
3. Place potatoes and apples in serving bowl; dot with butter, salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with nutmeg; top with bacon and onion and serve.
4. Alternatively, you can boil the potatoes and apples, then fry them in a little bit of oil to get them browned and crispy then mix with all the other ingredients.

Reviews

[Aisiah W.]

I came across this dish while reading a Ken Follett novel and immediately said,

 

[kbpurple]

Wanted to try something new for our Oktoberfest menu...everyone was surprised how much they enjoyed this combination of flavors. Followed steps 1 thru 3,,,it was deemed a keeper by all.

 

[Queen Dana]

fantastic! great combination of flavors. we both loved this dish; we ate it as a side to Recipe #178838

 

[Maiumlteacute G.]

Hi Janet, I made your recipe in the first part of the world tour, but apparently my review didn't get through (or I just forgot to post it). Just wanted to tell you that this is a great dish that both parents and kids really, really liked. I didn't cook the apples, but fried them with the cooked potatoes. This dish will be made again, it's ideal when you're in a hurry and have some leftover potatoes. Again, sorry I didn't review earlier, but it wasn't on purpose! Thanks for posting!