Description
These Turkey & Cranberry Sausage Rolls are a delightful twist on a classic savory pastry, combining lean ground turkey with tart fresh cranberries and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in a flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a holiday appetizer or a flavorful snack, these rolls offer a balance of juicy meatiness and fruity brightness with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey & Cranberry Filling
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Pastry & Finishing
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped cranberries, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried sage, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth and even out the dough for easy working.
- Cut Pastry: Cut the puff pastry into rectangles approximately 4 inches by 6 inches in size to create individual sausage rolls.
- Add Filling: Place a spoonful of the turkey and cranberry mixture along one edge of each pastry rectangle, ensuring not to overfill to avoid spilling during baking.
- Form Rolls: Fold the opposite edge of the pastry over the filling to create a roll. Press down the edges firmly using a fork or your fingers to seal completely.
- Arrange Rolls: Place the sealed sausage rolls seam side down on the prepared baking sheet to maintain their shape while baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the sausage rolls with the beaten egg to give them a beautiful golden and glossy finish after baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed, ensuring the filling is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the sausage rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is properly thawed to avoid cracking when rolling and folding.
- You can substitute fresh cranberries with dried cranberries soaked in warm water for 10 minutes if fresh are not available.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground nutmeg or cinnamon to the filling mixture.
- These sausage rolls can be frozen before baking; bake them directly from frozen by adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Use low-sodium Worcestershire sauce to reduce salt content if desired.
