A generous white bowl filled with gleaming, hearty stew. The vibrant green celery leaves, caramelized Bratwurst slices, and red-spunged apple chunks create an exciting color contrast on creamy, beige stew background.

Iconic Oktoberfest Apple and Bratwurst Stew

Name: Iconic Oktoberfest Apple and Bratwurst Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 4 Bratwurst Sausages thickly sliced; 2 Apples peeled, cored and diced; 1 bottle (330 ml) German Beer; 2 cups Sauerkraut drained; 2 cups Chicken broth; 1 large Onion diced; 2 Garlic cloves minced; for garnish Celery leaves; 2 tablespoons Canola Oil; to taste Salt; to taste Pepper

A savory, tangy German Oktoberfest stew.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style German

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily recipe · October 02, 2025

A little about this dish

Nothing screams Oktoberfest like a good, juicy Bratwurst, but let's give it a fabulous twist. With aromatic Bratwurst, sweet apples, and tangy sauerkraut in a savory beer broth, our Iconic Oktoberfest Apple and Bratwurst Stew is a feast for the senses.

Ingredients (for 4)

Bratwurst sausages — 4 — thickly sliced
Apples — 2 — peeled, cored and diced
German beer — 1 bottle (330 ml)
Sauerkraut — 2 cups — drained
Chicken broth — 2 cups
Onion — 1 large — diced
Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
Celery leaves — for garnish
Canola oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍳🌭🔥

In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of Canola oil over medium heat. Add thickly sliced Bratwurst sausages and cook until browned. Remove from the pot.
Step 2 — 🍳🧅🔥

In the same pot, add another tablespoon of oil. Add a large diced onion and two minced garlic cloves. Cook until the onions are translucent.
Step 3 — 🍳🍏🧂

Put the peeled, cored and diced apples to the pot. Cook until they are slightly softened. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 4 — 🍺🍲🥣

Pour in the bottle of German beer and 2 cups of chicken broth. Add 2 cups of drained Sauerkraut and the browned Bratwurst sausages. Stir to combine.
Step 5 — 🔥💧⏲️

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 6 — 👅🧂🔄

Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Step 7 — 🔥🍽️🌿

Serve hot, garnish with celery leaves.

A final fox tip

Stews are great for simmering the beautiful Oktoberfest vibes down. This dish pairs perfectly with a frothy German beer. For a kid-friendly version, replace beer with more broth. Enjoy!