Take sausage rolls to a new level with this delicious recipe.

Makes 16

Preparation 20 minutes

Cooking 20-25 minutes

Ingredients

15g butter, plus an extra knob

1 small onion, finely chopped

3 South African Pink Lady apples

500g pork sausage meat

2tsp dried mixed herbs

2tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

500g pack ready-to-roll puff pastry

A little flour, for dusting

1 egg, beaten with 1tbsp water

1/2tsp ground allspice

Method

1 Melt the butter in a large frying pan and gently fry the onion for 4-5 minutes until softened and golden. Cool for a few minutes. Meanwhile, grate one apple.

2 Combine the sausage meat with the grated apple, onion, dried herbs and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

3 Preheat the oven to 210°C, fan oven 190°C, Gas Mark 6. Line 2 baking sheets with greaseproof paper.

4 Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle measuring 28cm x 40cm, trimming the edges to neaten. Cut into 2 strips measuring 14cm x 40cm. Divide the filling into two, and roll each portion into 2 long sausage shapes to fit the length of the pastry strips. Brush the edge of the pastry with beaten egg, then fold over to encase the filling. Use a sharp knife to cut into individual sausage rolls.

5 Arrange on the baking sheets and brush with beaten egg. Bake for 20-25 minutes until risen and golden brown. Meanwhile, peel, core and chop the remaining apples. Cook in simmering water with the allspice, until very tender. Drain and mash, adding a knob of butter. Enjoy the sausage rolls hot or cold, with the spiced apple sauce.

Cook’s tip: Use ready-rolled puff pastry sheets if you prefer

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