Jimmy Dean Maple Sausage Apple Braid recipe

2 servings

1 (16 ounce) package Maple Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage

1/4 cup maple syrup

3 eggs

1/2 cup sliced green onions

2 apples, peeled and grated or finely chopped

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1/2 cup dried, sweetened cranberries (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 F.

In large mixing bowl, lightly beat two of the eggs.

Add uncooked sausage, syrup, onions, apples and flour; add cranberries if desired; stir well.

Divide mixture in half; set aside.

Roll out each pastry sheet to an 11inch wide X 14 inch tall rectangle.

Spoon half of sausage mixture down center third of each sheet.

Lightly beat remaining egg with 2 teaspoons of water.

Brush exposed edges of pastry sheets with egg mix.

Use knife to make seven 45-degree diagonal cuts in exposed pastry on each side of filling-cuts should stop about 1 inch from filling.

Fold resulting strips over filling, alternating sides until filling is enclosed.

Brush pastry surface with remaining egg mix; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Place on two baking sheets; bake 50 minutes or until braids are light golden brown and filling is set.