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Blood sausage and apple puff pastry parcels

Blood sausage and apple puff pastry parcels make a starter for 6 that takes 35 minutes of active work, prepared in the morning so you only need to bake them right before guests arrive. Rated medium difficulty at about €2.50 per person, the key is chilling the blood sausage before crushing it with firm cooked apples, then sealing the pastry well.

Blood sausage and melting apples rolled into golden puff pastry, with a little salad that has just the right bite, a classic dish with a twist.

Blood sausage and apple puff pastry parcels
For
6 people
Work
35 min
Total time
1 h 15
Prep
Prepared the same day
Difficulty
Medium
Cost per person
€2.50
Calories per person
480 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

Blood sausage melts together with apples browned in butter into a rich filling, rolled inside puff pastry that shatters under the fork. A mesclun salad, sharpened with a little mustard and cider vinegar, cuts through the richness of the sausage and wakes up the palate before the main course.

This is a seasonal starter, made for fall and winter, that fits a family meal or a slightly more polished dinner with friends. It sets up a braised meat or poultry main course well, and surprises guests used to blood sausage simply pan fried on its own.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before Nothing to do
  2. The same day 3 steps, 35 min
  3. Before the guests arrive 1 step, 25 min
  4. When it's time to serve 1 step

Make the filling and roll the pastry parcels in the morning, then keep them in the fridge until your guests arrive. Right before they arrive, brush the parcels with egg yolk and bake 25 minutes at 200°C. At serving time, dress the mesclun salad at the last minute so it stays crisp, and plate it alongside the warm parcels.

The ingredients

6 people

Butcher

  • Blood sausage 500 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Reinette apples 3
  • Mesclun salad 150 g

Dairy

  • Butter 20 g
  • Puff pastry sheets 2
  • Egg 1

Pantry

  • Cider vinegaroften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Mustardoften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Eggs, Lactose, Mustard

The recipe, moment by moment

The same dayDuring the day, whenever you get a moment.

  1. Peel the apples, cut them into small cubes, and brown them in butter in a skillet. 10 min

    Choose firm apples, like reinette, they hold up well during cooking.

  2. Remove the casing from the blood sausage, then roughly crush it together with the cooled apples. 10 min

    Pop the blood sausage in the freezer for a few minutes, the casing comes off easily.

  3. Spread the mixture into a log shape on the pastry sheets, roll them up, seal the edges, and cut into six pieces. 15 min

    Moisten the pastry edges with water to seal them well.

Before the guests arriveThe last hour, right before the doorbell rings.

  1. Brush the parcels with egg yolk and bake at 200°C until puffed and golden. 25 min

    Score the top of each parcel lightly, this lets the steam escape.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Dress the mesclun with cider vinegar, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and serve alongside the warm parcels.

    Dress the salad at the last minute so it keeps its crunch.

Our tips to get it right

  • Drain the diced apples well after cooking them in butter, extra moisture would soften the puff pastry during baking.
  • Let the pastry pieces rest a few minutes in the fridge before brushing them with egg yolk, the pastry holds its shape better when cutting.
  • If you don't have a pastry brush, spread the egg yolk with the back of a small spoon in a thin layer for an even golden finish.

The variations

  • Swap the reinette apples for firm pears for a softer note, browning them the same way.
  • For a meatless version, fill the pastry with a mix of sautéed mushrooms and apples for a vegetarian starter.
  • To save time, roll everything into one large log instead of six individual parcels, like a hot pâté, and slice it at serving time.

What to serve it with

  • A glass of dry cider
  • A light red wine like beaujolais
  • A pumpkin soup as an appetizer

Storage

Uncooked parcels keep up to 24 hours in the fridge, well wrapped, before baking. Once baked, they keep 2 days in the fridge and reheat in 10 minutes in the oven to crisp back up, though they're best baked the same day.

Questions about this recipe

Can store-bought puff pastry be replaced with homemade?

Yes, homemade puff pastry works very well and gives an even crispier result. Just plan for more prep time, store-bought pastry remains a practical option for a dinner party recipe.

How do you know the blood sausage is properly cooked inside the pastry?

Blood sausage is already cooked when you buy it, so you just need to bake the pastry until it's well puffed and golden. Count about 25 minutes at 200°C, the top should feel dry to the touch.

Can this be served differently than as individual parcels?

Yes, you can roll all the filling into one large puff pastry log and slice it at serving time, like a hot pâté. This is handy if you're hosting more than six and want to adjust portions.

Is this starter good for kids?

Blood sausage and a mustard dressed salad don't always appeal to younger palates. You can offer them a parcel without the salad, or just a plain piece of golden baked pastry.

Can a blood sausage and apple puff pastry parcel be made ahead?

Yes, during the day. The recipe needs 35 min of work in total, split up like this, the same day, 3 steps, before the guests arrive, 1 step, when it's time to serve, 1 step.

How long does it take to make a blood sausage and apple puff pastry parcel?

Allow 1 h 15 in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 35 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "medium".

How many calories are in a blood sausage and apple puff pastry parcel?

About 480 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a blood sausage and apple puff pastry parcel cost?

About €2.50 per person, that's €15.00 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, eggs, lactose, mustard. Remember to ask your guests about their allergies before putting your menu together.

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