Sausage and apple plait
A golden pastry plait wrapped around sausagemeat, apple and sage, sliced for a crowd.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.73 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soften the onion in the oil for 6 minutes, then cool.
6 min - 2
Mix with the sausagemeat, apple, sage and a little pepper.
- 3
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Unroll the pastry onto a lined tray. Shape the filling into a log down the middle.
- 4
Cut diagonal strips about 2 cm wide down each side of the filling.
- 5
Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides, to make a plait. Brush with milk and sprinkle with fennel seeds.
- 6
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and the meat is cooked through. Rest for 10 minutes, then slice.
40 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.