Recipe: Apple Sausage Ring

Not the prettiest picture-- and we should have served it on a platter but we were running out of time & space-- but danged good!

APPLE SAUSAGE RING

2 lbs bulk sausage (any variety, and preferably homemade—see recipes in Meats section)

2 C plain bread crumbs (preferably homemade—see instructions in Basics section)

2 eggs, beaten

¾ C evaporated milk

3 Tbsp onion (white or yellow), chopped fine

2 tsp sugar

Large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped fine

Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Line a bundt or tube pan with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray (like Pam). Press mixture into pan to shape. Chill 15-20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350^o. Turn packed mixture onto a glass baking dish and remove plastic wrap. Bake 55-60 minutes or until sausage is completely cooked. Slice to serve.