1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. fennel seeds
1 tsp. ground sage
1 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
1 lb. ground turkey
2 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. olive oil
Combine salt, pepper, fennel, rubbed sage and crushed red pepper in a bowl and stir to blend. Add ground turkey and mix with hands to combine. Add maple syrup and mix with hands again. Shape and flatten sausage mixture into 3-inch round patties. Heat skillet on medium and add olive oil. Cook sausage patties about 5 minutes until lightly brown on one side and turn to brown on second side. Remove sausage patties and drain on paper towels. Serve warm. Makes 6–8 small patties
