Porchetta
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Pears and honey give a new twist to this traditional homemade pie.
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 50 mins
Serves: 4
Cooking Skill: Not Too Tricky
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C, 160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4.
Step 2
In a large bowl mix together the sausage meat with parsley and seasoning.
Step 3
Divide meat mixture between 2-4 individual pie dishes (about 250ml pie size) and lightly squash half the meat into the bottom of each dish.
Step 4
Place two pear quarters on top of meat mixture (or the whole pear) and drizzle with runny honey. Top with remaining sausagemeat.
Step 5
Divide the puff pastry into 2-4 depending on number of dishes and roll out pastry to make a lid for each pie. Place pastry on top of pie and brush with the beaten egg and milk.
Step 6
Bake in the oven for 40-50 minutes or until pastry is well golden.
Step 7
Serve hot with seasonal greens and your favourite chutney.
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C, 160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4.
Step 2
In a large bowl mix together the sausage meat with parsley and seasoning.
Step 3
Divide meat mixture between 2-4 individual pie dishes (about 250ml pie size) and lightly squash half the meat into the bottom of each dish.
Step 4
Place two pear quarters on top of meat mixture (or the whole pear) and drizzle with runny honey. Top with remaining sausagemeat.
Step 5
Divide the puff pastry into 2-4 depending on number of dishes and roll out pastry to make a lid for each pie. Place pastry on top of pie and brush with the beaten egg and milk.
Step 6
Bake in the oven for 40-50 minutes or until pastry is well golden.
Step 7
Serve hot with seasonal greens and your favourite chutney.
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