Shropshire Fidget Pie Recipe

Name: Shropshire Fidget Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, peeled and finely sliced; 2 onions, peeled and sliced; 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced; 3 slices sweetcure ham, de-rinded and cut into strips; 1 1/2 ounces butter; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; salt and black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 pint pork stock or 1/4 pint vegetable stock; 8 ounces prepared shortcrust pastry; milk or beaten egg, to glaze

Servings: persons

3 medium potatoes, peeled and finely sliced
2 onions, peeled and sliced
2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced
3 slices sweetcure ham, de-rinded and cut into strips
1 1/2 ounces butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 pint pork stock or 1/4 pint vegetable stock
8 ounces prepared shortcrust pastry
milk or beaten egg, to glaze

1
Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or Mark 4.
2
Lightly fry the sliced potatoes, onions and apples in the butter until just golden.
3
Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
4
Place the ham in the pan and fry lightly in the remaining fat.
5
Layer the ham and the potatoes, onions and apples in a 1 1/2 to 2 pint pie dish, seasoning with sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
6
Pour on the stock.
7
On a lightly floured surface roll out the pastry and cover the pie, trimming the edges.
8
Make a steam hole and decorate with the trimmings.
9
Brush with milk or beaten egg to glaze.
10
Bake for 30 minutes, then reduce oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit or mark 3 for a further 10 to 15 minutes, until the pie is golden brown.
11
Traditionally this pie is not served with vegetables, but carrots or cabbage can be served if desired.

220

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium potatoes, peeled and finely sliced, 2 onions, peeled and sliced, 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced, 3 slices sweetcure ham, de-rinded and cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Shropshire Fidget Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Shropshire Fidget Pie

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