Ultimate Chrimbo Burger

Ingredients

1 heaped teaspoon butter or substitute olive oil
1 medium apple, quartered, core removed and grated
30g sultanas
400g sausages (90–98% meat)
1 tsp dried sage or mixed herbs
20g oatcakes, crushed into a chunky crumb (optional but creates a stuffing like texture)
Salt and pepper

Pre heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4.
Prepare a baking tray for the burgers.
Place the butter in a saucepan on a medium heat, allow to melt and add the grated apple, sultanas and stir for 2–3 minutes until the apple has softened. If it begins to burn add a spoonful of water. Once the apple has cooked set aside.
Cut the skins off the sausages and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the sage, oatcakes and apple/sultana mixture. Season with a little salt and pepper before combining thoroughly using your hands.
Shape into 4 burger patties and place on the prepared baking tray. Place the burgers in the oven to cook for 25–30 minutes or until cooked through.