Johnny Appleseed Meatballs

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped apple
1/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tsp. onion salt
1 pkg brown gravy mix
1 c. water
1 T. brown sugar

Combine ground beef, apple, bread crumbs, egg and onione salt. Shape into 18 to 20 meatballs. Brown meatballs with or without oil. Pour off excess fat. Stir together gravy mix, water and brown sugar. Pour over meatballs. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. If meatballs are not fully covered, turn meatballs about halfway.