Sauerkraut and Smokies

8 apples - peeled, cored and sliced

1 (32 ounce) package sauerkraut with juice

4 (16 ounce) packages cocktail-size smoked link sausages

1 (12 fluid ounce) can cola-flavored carbonated beverage

1 ½ cups apple juice

½ cup brown sugar, or to taste

Place the apples, sauerkraut with juice, and smoked sausages into a slow cooker.

In a bowl, stir together the cola, apple juice, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves. Pour the cola mixture into the slow cooker. Stir to combine, cook on High for 2 hours, then on Low for 6 to 8 hours.