2 Braeburn apples, chopped into 1cm/½in pieces
½ stick celery, chopped
¼ tsp ground coriander
25g/1oz cranberries
¼ tsp ground fennel seed
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 small red onion, chopped
2 sage leaves, chopped
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú banana shallots, finely diced
1 sprig thyme
½ tsp chopped thyme
plain flour, for dusting
25g/1oz prunes, pitted
20ml/¾fl oz balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper
40g/1½oz dark brown sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground mace
¼ tsp salt
1 whole star anise
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú sultanas
1 tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra to check for seasoning
50ml/2fl oz cider vinegar
¼ tsp ground white pepper
40ml/2½fl oz port
60²µ/2¼´Ç³ú butter
1 free-range egg, lightly beaten, to glaze
1 x 320g/11½oz sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
400g/14oz sausage meat
2 tbsp brandy