Description

These Sausage Rolls with Pepper Jelly are a delicious, flaky pastry treat filled with savory spiced sausage and a sweet-spicy pepper jelly glaze. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party finger food, these rolls combine the rich flavors of ground sausage seasoned with garlic, onion, and thyme, enveloped in buttery puff pastry with a glossy egg wash finish. Serve warm with extra pepper jelly for dipping and garnish with fresh herbs for added freshness and color.

Ingredients

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Sausage Filling

1 pound ground sausage (pork, chicken, or turkey)
1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Pastry and Toppings

1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup pepper jelly (more for serving)
1 egg (for egg wash)
Fresh parsley or green onions (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup.
Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and let the sausage cool slightly.
Season the Sausage: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well and allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes to make handling easier.
Prepare the Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet. Cut it into 4 to 6 even strips, depending on your preferred size for the rolls.
Assemble the Sausage Rolls: Spread a thin layer of pepper jelly along the center of each pastry strip. Spoon the sausage mixture evenly over the jelly. Fold the pastry sides over the sausage to form a log shape, pressing the edges to seal completely.
Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of each sausage roll to give a golden, shiny finish upon baking.
Bake the Sausage Rolls: Place the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed, golden, and cooked through.
Serve: Allow the sausage rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with extra pepper jelly on the side for dipping and garnish with fresh parsley or chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

You can use any ground sausage—pork, chicken, or turkey—based on your preference.
Adjust the amount of pepper jelly to taste; it’s a key flavor contrast with the savory sausage.
If you don’t have puff pastry, crescent roll dough can be a quick substitute.
To make the sausage rolls ahead, assemble and freeze them before baking. Bake directly from frozen, adding 5-7 minutes to the baking time.
For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with a plant-based meat alternative and ensure your pastry is vegan-friendly.