Pumpkin Patch Sausage Skewers with Maple Glaze
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden skewers
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups peeled pumpkin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 wooden skewers
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. Thread the sausage pieces and pumpkin cubes onto the skewers, alternating them evenly.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the assembled skewers on the sheet in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, stir together the maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Brush the glaze generously over all sides of the skewers.
- Bake for 20 minutes, turning the skewers once halfway through. The pumpkin should be fork-tender and the edges of the sausage lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let the skewers rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving.
Notes
If you want to prepare these ahead, assemble the skewers and store them unbaked in the fridge for up to one day. Brush with glaze right before baking. For a stronger maple taste, reserve a tablespoon of the glaze to drizzle over the skewers after they come out of the oven.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking sheet, Mixing bowl, Wooden skewers, Pastry brush
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking sheet, Mixing bowl, Wooden skewers, Pastry brush