SIMPLE SAUERBRATEN

1 (4 pound) beef rolled rump roast
1 (16 ounce) jar spiced crab apples, drained (reserve syrup)
2/3 cup white vinegar
1 medium onion, sliced
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pickling spice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
2/3 cup crushed gingersnaps

Place beef in 2 1/2-quart casserole. Mix reserved crab apple syrup and the vinegar: pour over beef. Cover; refrigerate 24 hours, turning occasionally.

TO COOK:
Transfer beef and marinade to Dutch oven. Add onion, bay leaves, salt, spice and pepper.

Cover and bake in 325 degrees F oven until tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Place beef on warm platter. Strain liquid and discard spices. Add water, if necessary, to liquid to measure 2 cups. Stir in sugar and gingersnaps. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Garnish platter with crab apples. Serve with Potato Pancakes, if desired.

Makes 10 to 12 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Betty Crocker's Hearty Meat and Potatoes, No. 12, General Mills Inc., 1985