Shropshire fidget pie recipe

Shropshire Fidget Pie recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
shropshire Fidget Pie is a traditional British dish that originated in the county of Shropshire. This hearty pie is packed with layers of tender meat, typically pork, apples, onions, and potatoes, all encased in a flaky pastry crust. The combination of savory and sweet flavors creates a delightful balance, making it a favorite among locals. Serve this comforting pie hot, straight from the oven, for a satisfying meal that will warm you up on chilly evenings.

Keywords: Shropshire, Fidget Pie, British dish, pork, apples

shropshire fidget pie recipe details

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Ingredients

1	egg, beaten
500 g	shortcrust pastry
100 ml	dry cider
3 tbsp	semolina flour
450 g	potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 tbsp	brown sugar
300 g	ham, chopped
2	onions, sliced
300 g	cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced
125 g	double cream
	salt and pepper
2 tbsp	flour
8 sprig(s)	sage, chopped
	freshly ground nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Set ¼ of the shortcrust pastry aside. Line a pie dish with the remaining rolled out shortcrust pastry. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Cook the potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook for 5 more minutes. Drain. Mix the potatoes with onions, flour and the cream. Season with salt, pepper, sugar and nutmeg.

Sprinkle the baked shortcrust pastry with the semolina flour. Layer in turn with the apples, the potato mixture, the sage and the ham. Repeat the procedure until the ingredients are used up. Pour over the cider.

Roll out the remaining pastry and cover the pie, trimming the edges. Make a steam hole and decorate with the trimmings. Brush the pie with the beaten egg. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the pie is golden brown.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a