Spiced Apple and Turkey Sausage Skillet with Sage

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A hearty skillet dish featuring savory turkey sausage, sweet apples, and fragrant sage, perfect for a quick Thanksgiving-inspired meal. This american-inspired thanksgiving ready in about 25 minutes pairs medium, diced yellow onion, tablespoon, chopped fresh sage leaves, tablespoons olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 1 pound, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds turkey sausage links
• 1 large, cored and diced into 1/2-inch pieces Granny Smith apple
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh sage leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound sliced turkey sausage rounds and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 1 large diced Granny Smith apple to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and apples begin to caramelize.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Drizzle 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar over the mixture, stirring to deglaze the pan and lift any browned bits, then cook for 1 minute until slightly reduced.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve warm as a flavorful, one-pan Thanksgiving-inspired dish.