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Sweet and Savory Sausage-Stuffed Apples

Katie WellsFeb 16, 2021
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  • Sausage-Stuffed Apples Recipe

I love sweet and savory flavors together and while chocolate-covered bacon fits the bill, it isn’t the best for a nutritious meal idea. These sausage stuffed apples make a delicious meal and their fun packaging makes them appealing to kids.

This recipe is incredibly versatile and you can make this into sausage-stuffed sweet potatoes or sausage-stuffed winter squash depending on what you have around the house.

Sausage-Stuffed Apples for Dinner

We have a lot of apple munchers in our house! I have one son in particular that loves to enjoy a little quiet time by grabbing a few apples and a favorite book.

To make the apple “bowls,” simply cut off a little slice from the top of each apple. Then use a melon baller to scoop out most of the center, leaving the edges about half an inch thick.

It might sound tricky, but I promise it’s actually really fast and easy. You could also just slice the apples in half and scoop out some of the center that way.

My kids love helping with this step and make sure nothing goes to waste! If you don’t have any little scavengers helpers around, save the apple scraps for apple walnut tuna salad or Instant Pot steel-cut oats.

Making Sausage Filling (Grain-Free)

The filling for these stuffed apples couldn’t be easier to make. For the sausage I like to use Italian sausage, but breakfast sausage or spicy sausage also work well. I brown the sausage in my favorite skillet and before it’s all the way done cooking, add the chopped celery and onion and spices and let it finish cooking together.

To save on dishes, I wipe out the same skillet that I cooked the sausage in and put the apples back into it to cook them in the oven. Then I cook them in the oven until they’re nice and soft and they’re done!

Healthy Food to Go

One of my favorite things about these sausage-stuffed apples is that they’re portable! I make them ahead for on the run days. They’d also be perfect for a lunch to take to work.

Here are some other more portable meal ideas:

  • Bacon Chicken Bites
  • Bacon-wrapped Salmon Patties
  • Brainpower Smoothie
  • Breakfast Egg Muffins
  • Broccoli Bacon Quiche
  • Lemon Blueberry Muffins
  • Mason Jar Salads
  • Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
  • Salad on a “Stick”
  • Tuna-stuffed Avocado Bowls
  • Wellness Energy Bars

Sausage-Stuffed Apples Recipe

Katie Wells
Apples stuffed with a sausage filling! This savory and sweet combination is a satisfying meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium apples
  • 1 lb sausage
  • 1 medium red onion (finely diced)
  • 2 stalks celery (finely sliced)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 TBSP  maple syrup (or honey, optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Cut half an inch off the top of each apple.
  • Use a melon baller or corer to remove most of the flesh and seeds of the apple, leaving about half an inch around the edges to make a bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, brown the sausage until almost completely cooked.
  • Add the celery, onion, and spices to the skillet and continue cooking until the sausage is cooked through and the celery and onion are starting to soften.
  • Drizzle with the maple syrup or honey if desired.
  • Divide and spoon the sausage mixture equally into each apple and place in a large baking dish.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the apples are cooked and fragrant.
  • Remove and serve with salad.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

A delicious dish for any meal. These can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until cooking. 
You can also slice the apples in half and scoop out the core area if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 495mgPotassium: 462mgFiber: 5gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 221IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (11 Comments)

  1. Laurie

    January 6, 2022 at 7:39 AM

    Might be a silly question – how do you eat this? Do you just pick it up and eat it with your hands? Do you use a fork and knife?

    Reply
  2. Tavia

    May 24, 2016 at 11:43 AM

    5 stars
    What type of Apple is best? Just bought your book and I am in love!

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      May 24, 2016 at 1:06 PM

      I like green apples or Fiji in this recipe.

      Reply
  3. Kasey

    February 18, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Question, what is the best way to store these until ready to heat up again? Also, what is the best way to reheat something like this?

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      February 18, 2015 at 10:39 PM

      I just store in glass containers with a lid and reheat in the oven.

      Reply
  4. stevie

    January 13, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    I sometimes in the autumn stir fry up some pork, apple and cabbage, with some cumin and paprika for flavouring. It’s like a sweet and savoury dish all in one.

    Reply
  5. Wanda

    September 25, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    I absolutely love the flavours I this dish. I only wish it wasn’t so crumbly… I think next time I would skip cookin the sausage and just stuff the apple halves with raw sausage. I’d probably cook it at a low temp fr longer too… But it reminds me of the old days when I’d stuff my turkey with sausage bread stuffing. Same flavours, no whet after effects!!

    Reply
  6. Janette

    July 6, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Yum!  Made this for dinner last night and just finished the leftovers for breakfast.  Wish I’d made a double batch!  I left out the maple syrup because it was plenty sweet from the apples.

    Reply
  7. Sandy

    July 6, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    My go-to meal of meat and fruit is one I call Peachy Chicken. Place chicken pieces in baking pan. Top with peaches. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake until chicken is done. Yes, it really is that easy. I also make Pear of Chickens the same way except using pears and ginger or nutmeg depending on my mood. I’m a lazy cook.

    Reply
  8. JennL

    July 5, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    This will be on my Fall meal planning list, with my apple tree! I will be in need of some tasty recipes to use all those apples up. Cannot wait to try it. Way to hot right now and no fresh in season apples here in Utah. 

    Reply
  9. Tarah

    July 5, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    This looks so good – I love sweet and savory dishes and I particularly love apples and sausage! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply

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