Rice, Sausage and Apples

2 large or 3 small tart apples.
(Do not peel, slice) Place in
bottom of casserole.  Add
Brown suger to cover apples,

Cook 1 1/2 cups of long grain
rice
2 1/2 cups of cold water
1 tsp salt. (boil water and
add rice-reduce to simmer 
and cook for 20 minutes until
the water is gone.

Cover apples and brown sugar
with the rice

1 pkg of link sausage.
(cover with boiling water and
let stand (small links 3-5 min) 
(large links 5-7 min)

Place sausage on top of rice 
and cover with barbecue 
sauce, and bake in preheated
oven 350 degrees for 45 mins
with lid on.  Remove lid and
cook an additional 18 minutes.