Trouxinhas de massa folhada com maçãs caramelizadas e linguiças suínas

Ingredientes

• 2 sheets of puff pastry (approx. 800gr)
• 2 apples, grated
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 4 herby country sausages (200-250g/ 7-9 ounces)
• 1 egg
• 150 g sweet Graviera cheese or mild Cheddar or Edam (5 ounces)
• freshly ground pepper
• 1 egg yolk for brushing

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   To prepare these delicious puff pastry parcels, start first by caramelising the apples. Peel and finely chop (or grate) the apples. Place a saucepan over high heat and melt the butter and sugar; add the apples and sauté, until soft and golden. Set aside to cool for a while.

2. 2

   Slice the sausages and place in a blender or food processor and blend to mince.

3. 3

   In a large bowl add the minced sausages, the caramelised apples, cheese, egg and season with pepper. Blend with a wooden spoon or using your hands, until the ingredients combine.

4. 4

   Layer one sheet of the puff pastry on a working surface and spread the filling making three lanes. Brush the puff pastry with egg yolk and cover with the other sheet of the pastry. Using your hands press a little bit the pasty towards the filling.

5. 5

   Using a sharp knife cut the pastry in three lanes in parallel with the stuffing and then vertically in three pieces to make 12 rectangular servings. Scar the top with a knife, brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

6. 6

   Line two large baking trays with parchment paper and place the parcels, leaving some space between them. Bake in preheated oven at 200C for 20-25 minutes, until nicely coloured. Enjoy!