Himmel Und Erde (Heaven and Earth)

Name: Himmel Und Erde (Heaven and Earth)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes; 2 large tart apples, sliced (Granny Smiths are good here); 14.79 ml sugar; 4 slice bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 medium onion, sliced; 14.79 ml butter, softened; 0.61 ml nutmeg

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."

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photo by kbpurple

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 large tart apples, sliced (Granny Smiths are good here)
14.79 ml sugar
4 slice bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
14.79 ml butter, softened
0.61 ml nutmeg

directions

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.
Fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels; cook and stir onion in bacon fat until soft and lightly browned.
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.
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.

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Reviews

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

Aisiah W.
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.

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

Queen Dana
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!

Maiumlteacute G.