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Best Apple Turkey Burgers (with fig jam and cheddar)

Apple turkey burgers are a fun twist on traditional burgers. They are loaded with shredded apples, spices and topped with cheddar cheese and fig jam.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple turkey burgers, Easy Turkey Burgers, fall turkey burger, fall turkey burger recipes, healthy turkey burger recipe, homemade turkey burgers
Servings: 5
Calories: 335kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ pound ground turkey, 93/7
  • ¼ cup blanched almond flour or bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp dried thyme if you aren't a huge fan of thyme use ½ to 1 tsp
  • 1 tsp EACH: salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder
  • 1 small/medium apple fugi, shredded
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Seeded buns
  • Fig jam optional, but recommended!

Instructions

  • Add the ground turkey, almond flour, egg and seasonings to a large bowl.
  • Using a grater, shred the apple. Add the shredded apple to the large bowl with the other ingredients.
  • Using your hands, combine all the ingredients together just until combined.
  • Form the mixture into 5 patties.
  • In a large skillet or pan add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Once it is simmering, add in the patties and cover with a lid. Cook for 4-5 minutes and then flip to cook the other side for another 4-5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • Toast your burger buns and prepare your burgers by topping them with cheddar cheese and fig jam. Enjoy!