Kathie Oh's Recipe

Apple Turkey Burgers

Category: entrees

No-Stick Cooking Spray
3/4 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup peeled, shredded apple
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice*
1/4 cup bottled chili sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup Apple Jelly
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted, if desired
Lettuce leaves (optional)

1.HEAT broiler. Spray broiler pan with no-stick cooking spray.

2.COMBINE turkey, apple, green onions, lemon pepper, salt and apple pie spice in large bowl. Shape into 4 patties about 1/2-inch thick.

3.COMBINE chili sauce, ketchup and apple jelly in small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally while patties cook. Cool slightly.

4.BROIL turkey patties about 6 inches from heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center.

5.PLACE lettuce and burgers on bottom halves of buns. Top each with 2 tablespoons sauce. Cover with bun tops. Serve immediately.

TIP*The turkey mixture and sauce can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated, tightly covered. Broil patties and reheat sauce just prior to serving.

TIP*Substitute a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of allspice for apple pie spice, if desired.