Breakfast Turkey Sausage Patties

From the Healthy and Light section of July 2005 issue of Southern Living. Recipe description says any sweet crisp apple or pear may be substituted for the Fuji apple. I was suprised how spicy and flavorful these were. My husband really enjoyed them, and he hates turkey and all forms of fruit combined with meat. Go figure.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  large fuji apple
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄4 lbs lean ground turkey
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped fresh sage
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  large egg, beaten
• 2  teaspoons olive oil (for cooking)

Directions

1. Peel and core apple; coarsely shred apple with a hand grater. Place in a wire mesh strainer; drain well, pressing gently with paper towels.
2. Combine all ingredients except oil; stir until blended.
3. Shape mixture into 16 patties (about 2 tablespoons each).
4. Place patties on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
5. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
6. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties, in batches, about 6 minutes on each side or until browned and done.