Maria’s Pork and Apricot Sausage Rolls

This recipe makes 6 large sausage rolls.

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Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium sized pan on a low heat and gently fry the shallots and garlic for 10 minutes.

2. Stir through the sage and cook for a further 2 minutes.

3. Set aside to cool slightly.

4. Empty the sausage meat into a large mixing bowl and add the shallots, apricots and grated apple. Season well and mix until well combined.

5. Remove the chilled pastry from the fridge and roll, on a floured surface, to a large rectangle.

6. Trim the sides to 23cm x 30cm and then divide the pastry into two long lengths, each 35cm x 15cm.

7. Divide the sausage meat in two and shape into two long ‘sausages’.

8. Place in the centre of each pastry length and brush the edges of the pastry with a little beaten egg.

9. Fold the pastry over the sausage meat to cover, trim with a sharp knife and cut each length of pastry into 3. There should be 6 sausage rolls in total.

10. Gently press the join of the pastry with a fork to secure.

11. Place the sausage rolls on waxed paper on a baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.

12. Put in the fridge for 15 minutes to chill completely.

13. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

14.Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with fennel seeds and cook for 20–25 minutes until puffed up and golden brown.

15. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.