Shropshire Fidget Pie

Tasty Tidbits's Note:

The name of this pie is said to come from the fact that it was originally "fitched" or five-sided in shape.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 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 ½ ounces butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• salt and black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ pint pork stock or ¼ pint vegetable stock
• 8 ounces prepared shortcrust pastry
• milk or beaten egg , to glaze

Directions:

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.

Reviews

[Aussie mum 2_2]

Well it was as tasty as I remember it many years ago. I followed the recipe , easy to do and yummmmmy. Wasn't sure how much 3 slices of ham was but I used 375g and it was enough, I cubed it instead of slicing and my pastry was brown within the 30 minutes. Will be making this again, thanks MarieAlice