Jack-O’-Lantern Meat & Pumpkin Pie

PREPARATION

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Place the diced pumpkin on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and top with thyme sprigs. Bake for about 15 minutes.
3. Roll out the shortcrust pastry and place half of it in a round baking dish with a diameter of 20-22 cm. Set aside the second half for the pie cover, cutting out spooky shapes to decorate.
4. In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until golden. Add the minced beef and cook, stirring, for about 7 minutes.
5. Season the meat mixture, then fold in the roasted pumpkin. Allow to cool slightly.
6. Place the meat mixture onto the pastry in the baking dish and cover with the remaining pastry.
7. Brush the top with a mixture of maple syrup and olive oil. Place the dish in the oven and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes.
8. Enjoy!