This Sausage & Apple Stew is the perfect combination of sweet, savoury, and hearty—ideal for cooler evenings when only comfort food will do. It’s a far cry from the devilled sausages of your childhood, and just might become a new family favourite.
With tender pork sausages, soft caramelised apples, and a rich, flavour-packed gravy, this easy one-pan dinner is simple enough for weeknights but satisfying enough to serve to guests. Plus, it’s ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish.
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Why You’ll Love This Sausage & Apple Stew
- Simple and quick: Just 10 minutes of prep
- Kid-friendly and nostalgic (in a good way!)
- Versatile: Works with any type of sausage
- Great for meal prep: Tastes even better the next day
Tips & Substitutions
Time Saver: this stew can be made in advance and simply reheated when you’re ready to serve.
Protein Alternatives: try chicken, beef, lamb, or vegetarian sausages for a different twist.
Apple Choice: Granny Smith apples are ideal thanks to their tart flavour and ability to hold shape during cooking.
Make it Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free sausages and swap the flour for cornflour or gluten-free flour.
What to Serve with Sausage & Apple Stew
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Mashed potatoes – creamy mash is the ultimate partner for soaking up the gravy
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Steamed seasonal greens – think beans, broccoli, or kale
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Crusty bread – for mopping up the last spoonfuls of sauce
If you’re looking for a cosy, no-fuss dinner that pleases everyone at the table, this Sausage & Apple Stew ticks all the boxes. It’s rich, comforting, and full of flavour, perfect for those nights when only something hearty will do.
Let me know if you give it a go! I’d love to hear what sausages and sides you pair it with.
Sausage & Apple Stew
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 8 pork sausages about 650g, not precooked sausages
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken stock (or water)
- 1 large apple peeled and cut into 1/2 cm slices
Instructions
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Place a heavy based pan over a medium heat and add the oil, once hot, add the onion, cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, around 4 minutes.
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Add the sausages to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
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In a bowl, add the balsamic vinegar, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar and flour. Heat the stock (or boil the water) and slowly add the stock/water to the bowl, whisking while adding.
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Add the gravy to the pan with the sausages. Place a lid on the pan and simmer until the gravy has thickened, around 10 minutes.
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Add the apple slices, and place the lid on the pan, simmer for another 10-15 minutes until sausages are cooked through.
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Serve with mashed potato and steamed greens.
Recipe Notes
TIME SAVING NOTES
You can make this dish in advance and reheat when serving.
PROTEIN CHANGES
You can use any sausages you like, chicken, lamb, beef or vegetarian.
NOTES
This dish pairs so nicely with mashed potato as it has lots of lovely gravy.
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