Apple, Fennel & Maple Seitan Sausages

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups Base Seitan Dry Mix
• 1 1/2 tbsp fennel seed, toasted and ground
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup dried apples, minced
• 3 tbsp maple sugar
• 1 white onion, diced, sautéed in 1 tbsp olive oil until caramelized
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup madeira wine
• 1 tsp liquid smoke
• 1 1/2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh sage, minced
• 1 3/4 cups vegetable stock