Apple Scrapple

In a skillet, cook the sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon; set aside.

Reserve 2 Tbsp drippings in skillet. Add butter, apple, thyme, sage and pepper to drippings; cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until apple is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in sausage and onion mixture. Set aside.

In a heavy saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Combine cornmeal, salt and remaining water; stir into boiling water. Return to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the sausage mixture. Pour into a greased 8x4x2-inch loaf pan. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.

Slice 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle both sides of slices with flour. Fry in a buttered skillet until browned on each side. Serve with syrup.