Haggis & apple purses

Wendy Barrie: Food writer

Ingredients: serves 2


Method:

  1. Cook the haggis according to the instructions on the packet/use leftovers. When haggis is cooked, remove from pan and split open.
  2. Prepare apples by peeling, coring and slicing into a pan along with 3 tablespoons of water. Cook over a medium heat to soften gently taking care not to burn. Add a little more water only if necessary and stir to break down apples to a thick sauce when cooked. Taste and sweeten as required.
  3. Pre-heat oven to 220°C / 425°F / Gas Mark 8.
  4. Unwrap filo pastry and prepare for filling by cutting the sheets into approx 18cm squares (this is only a guide as you can make dainty smaller squares if you prefer).
  5. Lay first square on a flat surface, brush lightly with butter and apply next layer. Repeat process to create 3 layers of pastry.
  6. Spoon sufficient haggis onto your pastry square and top with a spoonful of apple.
  7. Fold over or pinch together your parcels to close and place on a greased baking tray.
  8. Repeat process with rest of pastry and haggis. Finally brush the parcels with any remaining butter to glaze.
  9. Bake for approx 8 minutes (depending on size) until pastry golden.

Recipe tips:

Try to eat leftovers within two days. The only exception to this is cooked rice, which should be eaten within one day.