GREAT BRITISH APPLE VEGAN SAUSAGE ROLLS

Makes 16

INGREDIENTS:

1 onion; 2 British apples such as Braeburn; 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing pastry; 200g mushrooms; 2 cloves of garlic; 100g walnuts; 80g fresh white breadcrumbs; ½ bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 sprigs of fresh thyme; 2 sheets of readyrolled puff pastry

METHOD:

1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF/gas 6. Line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper.

2. Peel and finely chop the onion, then core and chop the British apples. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat, then add the chopped onions and British apples. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden. Then, finely chop the mushrooms.

3. Peel and crush the garlic, add to the frying pan along with the chopped mushrooms. Cook for a further five minutes. Add the walnuts, season with salt and pepper, then reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until all the liquid has boiled and bubbled away. Set aside.

4. Place the cooled British apple mixture in a large bowl and add the breadcrumbs. Pick the parsley and thyme leaves from the stalks and add to the mixture. Stir well, then season to taste.

5. Cut both sheets of puff pastry in half lengthways so you have four equalsized pieces. Spoon a quarter of the filling along the middle of one length of pastry, moulding it into a long sausage shape with the back of a spoon.

6. Carefully place another length of the pastry over the filling. Press the edges to seal, then crimp with a fork. Repeat with the remaining ingredients until you have two long rolls, then cut each length into eight pieces. Place the rolls on the prepared baking tray and brush the tops with a little bit of olive oil. Pop on the bottom shelf of the hot oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden.

Recipe: britishapples andpears.co.uk