Description
Chorizo, Pumpkin & Caramelised Onion Hand-Pies are savory pastries filled with smoky chorizo, sweet roasted pumpkin, and rich caramelized onions, all wrapped in a flaky golden crust. Perfect for snacks, lunches, or party appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin, diced
- 1 tsp olive oil (for roasting)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 oz (85g) chorizo, diced or crumbled
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (or shortcrust pastry), thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss pumpkin cubes with 1 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking tray for 20–25 minutes until tender and lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over low heat. Add sliced onions and sugar. Cook slowly, stirring often, until onions are caramelized and deep golden (about 15–20 minutes).
- Add chorizo to the pan and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned. Combine with roasted pumpkin and caramelized onions. Let mixture cool, then mix in grated cheese.
- Roll out pastry and cut into circles or squares (about 4–5 inches wide). Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each piece.
- Fold over to form a hand-pie, pressing edges to seal. Crimp with a fork. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and cut a small steam vent in each pie.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make ahead and freeze unbaked hand-pies; bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
- Swap pumpkin with sweet potato or butternut squash if preferred.
- Delicious served with a yogurt dip or spicy tomato relish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand-pie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: hand pies, chorizo and pumpkin, savory pastry, caramelized onion pies, pumpkin snacks