Description
Savory sausage rolls drizzled with zesty pepper jelly create a mouthwatering British classic that dances between rustic comfort and gourmet delight. Crisp pastry and spicy-sweet glaze promise a perfect bite that will make guests ask for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground sausage
- 1 package puff pastry
Sauce/Glaze:
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly
Binding/Finishing:
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Unroll puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, creating rectangular sections about 3 inches wide.
- Spread ground sausage mixture evenly across one half of each pastry strip, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add a precise stripe of pepper jelly directly on top of the sausage mixture.
- Carefully fold the pastry’s naked side over the sausage and jelly, creating a neat packet.
- Press edges firmly with a fork to create a tight seal, preventing filling from leaking during baking.
- Whisk egg in a small bowl and delicately brush entire surface of pastry rolls, ensuring complete coverage for golden shine.
- Using a sharp knife, create small diagonal slits across the top of each roll to allow steam escape and enhance visual appeal.
- Transfer rolls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart for even heat circulation.
- Place in preheated oven at 400F (200C) and bake for 22-25 minutes until pastry turns rich golden brown and looks crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to allow filling to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is cold and firm for easier handling and crisp texture.
- Mix ground sausage with herbs like thyme or sage to enhance flavor complexity.
- Adjust pepper jelly quantity based on personal spice tolerance for balanced heat.
- Consider using turkey or plant-based sausage for lighter, alternative protein options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg