Chicken (or Turkey) Sausage With Apple And Hazelnuts

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 lb ground chicken (not too lean) or 1 lb turkey (not too lean)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon sage
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 cup apple, grated (about 1/2 of a granny smith)
• 1/3 cup hazelnuts, chopped (or whole, shelled pistachios)
• 1/4 cup golden raisin (optional)

Recipe

• 1 if you're using the golden raisins, reconstitute them by simmering them briefly in a little water, apple cider, or apple juice and letting them sit for a few minutes. toast the hazelnuts if desired.
• 2 mix all ingredients.
• 3 allow to chill in the refrigerator, covered, for one hour or overnight.
• 4 form into 2-inch patties (or size of your choice). i do this with a small ice cream or meatball scooper and then flatten them out on the grill.
• 5 fry in butter over medium heat until browned and cooked through.