APPLE TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTIES

1 1/2 cups Michigan Apples,* peeled/grated
2/3 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 pound ground turkey breast
Vegetable cooking spray

Coat large non-stick fry pan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook apples and onions until tender, about 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and place in mixing bowl. Cool completely.

Add remaining ingredients to apple mixture, stirring until evenly combined. Using 3 tablespoons mixture, portion and shaped into 16 patties, 3/4-inch thick. Place on broiler pan or baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

Broil 3-inches from heat, turning once, about 3 minutes each side or until light brown and center is no longer pink.

Serve hot.

*Suggested Michigan Apple varieties to use: Empire, Gala, Ginger Gold, Golden Delicious, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, McIntosh, Paula Red or Rome.

VARIATION:
Substitute 1 1/2 cups canned Michigan Apple slices, drained and chopped for fresh apples. Do not cook with onions. Add with remaining ingredients.

Servings: 8
Source: Michigan Apple Committee