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["In a large bowl, work the butter into the flour until mix resembled breadcrumbs.
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Add the sugar and combine.", "Break egg into the flour mix and continue to work dough until it comes together.
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Turn onto work surface, wrap in cling film and place in fridge for min. 10 minutes.", "Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan , combine and heat over medium heat.
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Cranberries will start bursting and leaking juice in about 3 minutes.", "Stir to make sure mixture doesn't burn.
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Using a spatula or wooden spoon, puree the berries to a rough consistency.", "Taste and adjust for sweetness if necessary.
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Leave aside to cool before assembling the pies.", "To bake the pies, preheat oven at 220C.
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Grease tin well. I used a mini mince pie tin, but good alternatives are muffin or Yorkshire pudding tins.", "Roll pastry on a lightly floured surface, to a 3in thickness.
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Using a round cookie / pastry cutter / improvisation (I used espresso cups...), cut rounds of pastry to fit your tin.", "Place pastry rounds in tin, gently moulding the pastry to the shape of the tin.
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Spoon filling on top of each pastry round, careful not to overfill.", "Gather remaining pastry, knead lightly and roll again.
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Cut toppers for the pies - I used some Christmas shaped cutters just for variety.", "Place toppers over filling.
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Brush with egg wash.
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Bake for 12 - 14 mins, until pastry is golden."]
