Baked Summer Sausage Recipe With Apricot-Mustard Glaze

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Klement’s Sausage Company. All opinions are 100% mine.

This amazing glazed summer sausage will be devoured in a snap!  Glistening with the finger-lickin’ apricot-mustard glaze, nobody can resist!  4 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep and you are a hero!

The mouthwatering glaze for this baked summer sausage is made with three ingredients – apricot jam, Dijon mustard and brown sugar.  Mix them together, taste it and you’ll know immediately how good this summer sausage is going to turn out :)  You won’t be able to stop licking your fingers!

Here’s the lineup of the 4 simple ingredients that make up this amazingly easy and delicious recipe – summer sausage, apricot jam, Dijon mustard and brown sugar:

For this recipe, I’m using Klements Garlic Summer Sausage made by Klement’s Sausage Company – this is a high quality sausage that tastes amazing! Klement’s Summer Sausage has an authentic European handcrafted taste that is delicious year round!

The Klement’s Sausage story began 60 years ago when three brothers – John, George and Ron Klement purchased a small sausage company in South Milwaukee. The word about the genuine, old country flavor spread quickly and before long, Klement’s was a favorite. They’ve grown a lot since that small 6-person operation, but haven’t lost sight of what made their family business a success. Hard work, dedication, and perfectly seasoned sausage – that’s a true recipe for a winning business!

Every recipe is as good as the ingredients that go into it :)  Take this amazing summer sausage, combine it with a finger-lickin’ glaze and bake to perfection!  On the picture below, the Klements Garlic Summer Sausage is getting ready for the glaze!

In addition to Summer Sausage, Klement’s also makes Cooked and Smoked Sausage, as well as Sausage Snack Sticks. Klement’s Cooked and Smoked Sausages are created from old world European recipes that have been passed down for generations using only the finest ingredients, and they come in a variety of delicious flavors!  Klement’s Snack Sticks are for busy people who care about the food they eat and share. They are the convenient high protein choice that fits on the go lifestyles. They are handcrafted using authentic recipes and premium ingredients, so they’re not just easy to eat, they’re easy to love!  They are simply awesome!

Making this glazed summer sausage is extremely easy.  First, mix the apricot, mustard and brown sugar to make a glaze, next slice the summer sausage 3/4th of the way through (accordion style), then brush with the glaze and bake!   This baked summer sausage looks, smells and tastes amazing!

You can serve this glazed summer sausage either as an appetizer or a main dish.  The accordion slices and a shiny glaze make this summer sausage look so impressive, it’s a great addition to a holiday table!  Serve alongside crackers, cheese slices and grapes as part of the appetizer or buffet spread, or just enjoy these delicious slices with mashed potatoes as a main course!

How To Make Glazed Baked Summer Sausage Step-By-Step

Step 1: Mix Glaze Ingredients

In a bowl, combine the apricot jam, mustard and brown sugar to make a glaze.

Here is the glaze after the ingredients have been mixed:

Step 2: Slice The Summer Sausage Accordion-Style

Slice the summer sausage three-quarters of the way through (make sure the slices are connected at the bottom).

Step 3: Brush Summer Sausage With A Glaze

Brush sausage with half of the glaze, using the pastry brush to get the glaze in spaces in between slices.

Step 4: Bake Summer Sausage

Bake it in a pre-heated 325F oven for 25 minutes.  The spaces between the slices will open and look like the picture below.  Brush with the remaining glaze (especially the spaces between the slices) and bake for another 20 minutes.

Enjoy the deliciousness!

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Baked Summer Sausage With Apricot Mustard Glaze

This glazed summer sausage tastes out of this world and looks so impressive with the accordion-style slices! Sticky apricot-mustard glaze is so finger-lickin' good! Just 4 ingredients and super-easy to make!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Total Time50 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 servings

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

• 12 oz summer sausage
• 1/2 cup apricot jam
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 325F.
• Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a bowl, mix the apricot jam, Dijon mustard and brown sugar.
• Slice the summer sausage three quarters of the way through (accordion style) into 1/8-inch slices, so the slices are connected at the bottom.
• Put the summer sausage on a baking sheet and brush with half of the glaze. Get some of the glaze in between the slices by using a pastry brush or a spoon. Reserve the remaining glaze.
• Put the summer sausage in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
• Remove the summer sausage from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze. At this point, the spaces between the slices should have opened and it will be easy to get the glaze in between the slices.
• Put the summer sausage back in the oven and bake for 20 more minutes.
• Serve this glazed summer sausage warm (it can be reheated in a microwave if needed).

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