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1. Place the sliced kielbasa into your slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Whisk these ingredients together until they’re well mixed.
3. Toss in the chopped apples, and stir to coat them with the vinegar mixture.
4. Pour the mixture over the kielabasa in the slow cooker, making sure the sausage pieces are evenly coated.
5. Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the kielbasa is glazed and the apples are tender.
6. Once done, give everything a gentle stir to coat the kielbasa in the glaze one more time before serving.
Variations & Tips
For those with picky eaters or dietary restrictions, this recipe can be easily adapted. Try using turkey kielbasa for a lighter option, or go meat-free with a plant-based sausage. Don’t be afraid to play around with spices either—adding a pinch of cinnamon can enhance the apple flavor, and for those who love herbs, a sprig of fresh thyme or rosemary thrown in before cooking adds a wonderful aroma. Finally, if you want a thicker glaze, take a cup of the cooking liquid out in the last half-hour, whisk in a tablespoon of cornstarch, and stir it back into the slow cooker. This little trick will give your glaze an extra velvety texture that clings lovingly to each bite.