Alpine Bratwurst and Sauerkraut with Applesauce Dumplings

2 Tb. bacon fat

1 small onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 16 oz. bag sauerkraut, rinsed and drained

1 cup water

1/2 cup white wine or apple juice

1 Tb. brown sugar

1 tsp. chicken bouillion

1 bay leaf Dumplings:

1-1/2 cups cake flour

1 Tb. chopped parsley

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

3 Tb. cold unsalted butter, cubed

2/3 cup chunky applesauce

2 Tb. apple juice

1 egg