Sausage, cider and apple casserole
Browned sausages in a glossy cider and apple gravy with leeks and carrots. Great over mash.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.75 a head
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
Heat the oil in a large casserole. Brown the sausages for 8 minutes, turning, then lift them out.
8 min - 2
Cook the onion, carrots and leek in the same pan for 8 minutes until softening.
8 min - 3
Stir in the cornflour, then pour in the cider and stock, scraping up the brown bits.
- 4
Return the sausages, add the thyme and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
25 min - 5
Add the apple wedges and cook for 8 minutes more until just tender but not mushy.
8 min - 6
The sauce should coat the back of a spoon. Season with black pepper and serve.
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