FIDGET PIE

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This traditional English pie is always appreciated in our house. It's a two-crust savoury pie that's very economical to make and uses up those orchard apples! The combination of apples and pork is always a winner and never fails to remind me of falling leaves and chilly Autumn evenings. I do this by eye at home, sometimes adding a little more cornflour if I think the sauce won't be thick enough or adding a little more ham/onions. I also sometimes throw in some chopped mushrooms. It's a very forgiving recipe so I'd suggest 'tweaking' to get the balance of cider/creamyness your family likes and throwing in more veg if you wish.

Provided by JustEmma

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb uncooked ham, roughly chopped
2 large cooking apples, peeled cored and diced
1 (8 ounce) package shortcrust pastry
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 pint cider
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated strong cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375f/Gas Mark 5.
  • For the pastry:.
  • Divide your pastry in half. Roll first half large enough to line a greased pie dish with it (I use a deep 8" dish), ensuring you have a 'rim' to stick the pastry lid to. Roll the remaining half large enough to cover the top of the dish.
  • For the pie:.
  • Saute the onions and ham in a little butter until the onions are soft, then mix in the chopped parsley and tip into your pastry lined dish.
  • Blend the cider into the cornflour a little at a time until smooth, mix in the cream and then pour over the contents of the pie dish. Sprinkle the cup of grated cheddar evenly over it all.
  • Moisten the rim of the pastry in the dish with water and place your remaining rolled-out circle on top. Crimp all around the edge with fingers or a fork.
  • Brush the top of the pie with the beaten egg, then cut a cross in the middle of the pie, fold back the 4 flaps and bake in the oven for roughly 45 minutes - until pastry is golden brown and filling looks cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.2, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 176, Sodium 2203.2, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 13.5, Protein 38.7

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