My Grandmother often made a tasty casserole out of smoked Polish sausage, apples and sauerkraut that she started on the stove top and finished off in the oven. This was always one of my favorite dishes, but it is a bit time-consuming. I have come up with a modern version that comes together quickly in a microwave oven. I also swapped out the lard that is traditionally used in this dish for a combination of butter and extra virgin olive oil. The plain old white sugar is replaced by a healthier sweetener that brings a lot of great flavor to the dish:
