Pork and Apple Hand Pies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in the diced apple, sage, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the apple is tender.

6. 6

   Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

7. 7

   Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a floured surface to about 3mm thickness.

8. 8

   Cut the pastry into circles using a round cutter, about 10cm in diameter.

9. 9

   Place a spoonful of the pork and apple mixture onto one half of each pastry circle.

10. 10

    Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg.

11. 11

    Fold the pastry over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.

12. 12

    Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

13. 13

    Brush the tops of the pies with the remaining beaten egg.

14. 14

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.

15. 15

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.