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Apple Glazed Kielbasa Bites

Apple Glazed Kielbasa Bites

Sweet-tart apple glaze clings to browned kielbasa rounds for a crowd-pleasing bite. Sticky, glossy, and ready fast.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 14 oz kielbasa sausage sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 0.75 cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 0.33 cup apple jelly
  • 2.5 tbsp brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 0.13 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter for gloss
  • 1 tsp cornstarch optional, for thicker glaze
  • 1 tbsp water to mix with cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the kielbasa rounds until lightly crisp, 4–6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  • Whisk the cider, apple jelly, brown sugar, Dijon, vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Pour the glaze into the skillet. Simmer, stirring often, until the sauce reduces slightly, 6–8 minutes.
  • Stir cornstarch with water. Drizzle into the pan and cook until the glaze turns glossy and clings, 1–2 minutes.
  • Stir in butter to finish. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm with picks.

Notes

Swap apple jelly with apple butter for a deeper fruit note, or add a splash of bourbon to the glaze. Keep leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; rewarm gently over low heat with a spoonful of cider.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Apple Glazed Kielbasa Bites flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.