Hot Fruit and Sausage
Elevate your breakfast or brunch spread with this irresistible Hot Fruit and Sausage recipe, a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors. Juicy breakfast sausage links are paired with caramelized pineapple chunks, tender apple slices, and plump dried cranberries, all simmered in a luscious sauce made with brown sugar, cinnamon, honey, and a splash of fresh orange juice. This skillet-cooked dish is beautifully balanced, with the sweetness of the fruit complementing the savory richness of the sausages. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for a quick yet gourmet-worthy meal. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch and serve warm to enjoy its comforting, complex flavors at their peak. Perfect for weekend breakfasts, holiday brunches, or anytime you’re craving a heartwarming dish with a twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Breakfast sausage links
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1.5 cups Pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
- 1 large Apple (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 0.25 cups Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries or raisins
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the sausage links until browned and fully cooked, about 10-12 minutes. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
2. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and honey until the mixture forms a smooth caramel-like sauce.
3. Add the pineapple chunks and apple slices to the skillet. Toss them in the caramel sauce and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is lightly caramelized and softened.
4. Pour in the orange juice and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
5. Stir in the dried cranberries or raisins and return the cooked sausage links to the skillet. Stir gently to coat the sausages in the sauce and heat everything through, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the hot fruit and sausage mixture to a serving platter.
7. Optional: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.
8. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy this sweet and savory combination!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.9 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.8 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1935 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.4 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 186.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1457 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
