How to Make Pasties
Step #1: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the carrot, parsnip, turnip, and rutabaga; sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly browned. Bursting with a medley of veggies, savory goodness, and a hint of sweetness, these pasties redefine comfort food. With its golden, flaky crust. it gives a mouthwatering filling of potatoes, carrots, peas, and more – a veggie lover’s dream come true. Step #2: Turn the heat down to medium and add the butter, apple, leek, garlic, tarragon, bay leaves, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes until the leek has softened. Step #3: Add the vegetable broth and cook until the vegetables are fork-tender, and the mixture no longer looks wet. If the pan becomes too dry before the vegetables are tender, add more broth in ¼ cup increments and continue cooking. Set aside to cool. Step #4: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Use a biscuit cutter or wide-mouth glass to cut the pie crusts into 4″ circles. You will get 3 smaller circles out of each pie crust for a total of 9 pasties. Step #5: Place the circles on parchment-lined baking sheets and fill each with a heaping tablespoon of filling. Then, wet the rim of the circles with the beaten egg, fold them in half, and seal them by either hand-pinching or pressing with the tines of a fork. Optimize Filling Consistency: Before filling the pasties, make sure the vegetable mixture is not too wet to prevent the pastry from becoming soggy. If the mixture seems too liquidy, you can add a small amount of breadcrumbs or a teaspoon of cornstarch dissolved in water to thicken it. Cool Filling: Let the filling cool down before assembling the pasties. Filling the pasties with a hot mixture can start melting the fat in the pastry dough, affecting the texture of your final product. Achieve a Golden, Crispy Finish: Egg wash is key to getting that beautiful golden color on your pasties. For an extra glossy finish, you can use just the egg yolk mixed with a little milk or water. This mixture will give the pasties a rich, golden hue and a beautiful sheen. Serving Ideas: Presentation is everything. Serve your pasties on a wooden board with a side of mango chutney or relish that complements the flavors inside. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and bake from frozen for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
