Description
Delight in these Apricot Sausage Rolls combining savory sausage meat with sweet dried apricots and apricot jam wrapped in flaky, golden puff pastry. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these flavorful pastry rolls offer a satisfying balance of sweet and savory with a crisp, buttery crust.
Ingredients
Pastry
- 320 g Puff Pastry
Filling
- 40 g Sausage Meat
- 50 g Dried Apricots, chopped
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 100 g Apricot Jam
Finish
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp Black Onion Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Prepare filling: In a bowl, combine the sausage meat with chopped dried apricots, dried thyme, and breadcrumbs. Season with sea salt and black pepper, mixing everything thoroughly to integrate the flavors.
- Roll out pastry: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the puff pastry out to about 3mm thickness. Cut the pastry into two long rectangles for easier handling and assembly.
- Add apricot jam: Spread a thin layer of apricot jam evenly across each pastry rectangle, leaving a small margin around the edges free.
- Shape sausage logs: Divide the sausage mixture into two equal parts and shape each into a long log that matches the length of the pastry rectangles. Place these logs on top of the apricot jam, centered along each pastry strip.
- Seal the rolls: Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg to act as glue, then fold the pastry over the sausage logs, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges underneath to ensure the rolls stay closed during baking.
- Cut into pieces: Slice each long sausage roll into smaller pieces about 4-5 cm in length. Arrange them seam-side down on the prepared baking tray, spacing them to allow room for puffing while baking.
- Score and glaze: Lightly score diagonal lines across the top of each sausage roll with a sharp knife. Brush the tops generously with more beaten egg and sprinkle with black onion seeds if using, for extra flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the sausage rolls for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown, puffed, and the sausage filling is cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove the sausage rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm.
Notes
- Ensure the pastry is chilled before rolling out to achieve the best flaky texture.
- You can substitute sausage meat with a plant-based alternative for a vegetarian variation, but keep cooking times similar.
- Black onion seeds add an authentic look and subtle flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Serve these sausage rolls warm as a party appetizer or snack alongside a crisp green salad for a light meal.
