Ingredients:
- Boscastle Angus Beef Pies
- Pickled onions (Sliced thinly or halved)
- ½ Red onion (Thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup vinegar (white or apple cider or red wine)
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2-3 tbsp beetroot jam
- 2-3 tbsp tomato chutney
- Herbs
- Peppers
Method
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Pie
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (170°C fan forced).
- Remove the Boscastle pie from packaging and place it on a lined baking tray.
- For chilled pies, heat in a 170°C (160°C fan forced) oven for 30-35 minutes. 5.
Alternatively, pies may be heated in packaging. If frozen, heat for 60-65 minutes. If
chilled, heat for 50-55 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Pickled Onions
If using store-bought pickled onions:
- Slice them thinly or leave them halved for a chunkier topping.
If making quick pickled onions (optional, 10 minutes):
1. Thinly slice ½ a red onion.
2. Mix in a bowl:
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- ¼ cup vinegar (white, apple cider, or red wine)
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
3. Add onions, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes until bright and softened.
Step 3: Bake the Pie
- Bake the Boscastle pie according to the pack directions.
Step 4: Add Beetroot Jam
- Once the pie is cooked, spoon 2–3 tablespoons of beetroot jam over the top.
- Spread gently so it coats the pastry without tearing it.
Step 5: Finish with Pickled Onions
- Arrange pickled onions over the beetroot jam, either neatly fanned out or scattered for a rustic look.
- Sprinkle with herbs and pepper if desired.