Sharpham Park

1)  In a large pan add the soft butter, melt over a moderate heat and add the onions and the garlic. 
2)  Sweat the onions and the garlic until they are transparent.
3)  Add the thyme leaves and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add the spelt and the grated chestnuts. 
4)  Take the pan off the heat and add the chopped parsley. 
5)  Fold in the egg and the breadcrumbs and season the mixture with salt and pepper. Check for seasoning.
6)  Now the mixture is ready to use as a stuffing.