Skillet Franks And Apple Kraut
["1 (16 oz.) pkg. franks (8)", "2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1 onion, sliced and separated into rings", "1 c. applesauce", "3/4 c. water", "1 beef bouillon cube", "1 pkg. sauerkraut or 2 cans (14 to 16 oz. each), well drained", "1 tsp. celery seed"]
["Slice franks crosswise 8 times, cutting 3/4 of the way through.", "In large skillet fry franks in butter until slightly browned and curved.", "Remove and reserve.", "Add onion rings to butter in skillet.", "Saute until transparent.", "Add applesauce, water and bouillon cube.", "Simmer, stirring until cube dissolves. Add sauerkraut and celery seed.", "Mix well.", "Arrange franks on top of mixture and cover.", "Simmer 25 to 30 minutes."]
["butter", "onion", "applesauce", "water", "sauerkraut", "celery"]