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Divide the sausage into 4 equal portions.
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Shape each portion into an even 1/4-inch-thick patty thats about 1/2 inch wider in diameter than the English muffins.
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Using your thumb, make a shallow 1-inch-wide indentation in the center of each patty, place them on a plate, and set aside.
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Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high (about 375 degrees F to 425 degrees F).
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Meanwhile, slice the apple into (1/2-inch-thick) rounds.
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Set aside the 4 widest slices, removing any seeds as necessary.
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Save any extra apple slices for another use.
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When the grill is ready, use tongs to rub the grate with several layers of paper towels dipped in vegetable oil.
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Using a flat spatula, transfer the 4 apple slices and the sausage patties (indentation-side up) onto the grill and cover the grill.
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Cook undisturbed (do not press down on the patties) until grill marks appear on the bottom of the patties and apples, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Flip the patties and apples and brush them with the measured maple syrup, using all of it.
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Cover the grill and cook until the patties are cooked through and the apples have softened slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes more.
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Remove to a clean plate and tent loosely with foil.
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Place the muffins cut-side down on the grill and toast until grill marks appear on the bottoms, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Flip the muffins and evenly distribute the cheese among all of the muffin halves.
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Cover the grill and continue to cook until the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes more.
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Remove to a work surface.
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To assemble, place 1 sausage patty and 1 apple slice on 4 of the muffin halves; top with the remaining 4 halves.
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Serve immediately, passing additional maple syrup on the side.
