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
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style German

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: October 02, 2025

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.

Additional

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!