It’s the healthy comfort food season and what better way to enjoy than this Pan-Fried Sausage & Apples dish. There are so many delicious elements to this recipe – garlic, onions, mushrooms, red peppers, spinach and sage create a medley of memorable flavors!
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The farm has so many different varieties of apples to choose from – Sunrise, Gala, Honey Crisp, Mackintosh and Zestar! I’m all about creating your own flavors so feel free to pick your favorite apple for this dish but I used Sunrise – one of my favorite!
Sweet and savory is always popular and the addition of pan-fried sage takes this dish over the top. When cooked this way, sage leaves lose their pungent, harsh taste entirely and become subtle instead of overpowering.
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We all know about the main benefits of apples but did you also know that they:
- Improve neurological health
- Prevent dementia
- Lower levels of bad cholesterol
- Reduce risk of diabetes
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Are apples a favorite fruit in your house? Share your apple creations with us on Facebook or Instagram by tagging #barriehillfarms so we can inspire our followers!
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Pan-Fried Sausage & Apples
Robyn GleasonIngredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 6 sweet Italian sausages (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 8 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 container of button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 Sunrise apples, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedge. Or use the red apple of your choice.
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausages, and cook, turning occasionally, 6 – 8 minutes or until browned. Remove from skillet, and set aside, covering to keep warm.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add mushrooms, and cook 1 minute. Add bell pepper and apples, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly softened. Stir in sage, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute. Stir in broth and sausages.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until sausages are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
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Recipe courtesy of Simply Fresh Dinners, A partner with Barrie Hill Farms in bringing fresh recipes to your table.
More Apple Recipes from Barrie Hill Farms:
Autumn Salad with Apple and Smoked Salmon
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast with Apples and Grapes
When are Apples Available at Barrie Hills Farm?
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