Elizabethan Rabbit Pie

A sumptuous rabbit pie featuring dried fruits, grapes, and red wine, topped with shortcrust pastry and hard-boiled eggs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 716.2 kcals 2864.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 53.6 grams 214.3 grams
Fat 35.5 grams 142.1 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
115 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
2
unit
Egg
Free-range, hard-boiled and halved
1
unit
Egg
Free-range, beaten for glaze
Fruits
2
unit
Apple
Peeled, cored and chopped
115
g
Grapes
Halved and deseeded
55
g
1
unit
Orange
Zest and juice
GrainsCereals
1
unit
Plain Flour
For dusting
Liquids
300
ml
150
ml
Meat
1
piece
Rabbit
Jointed
NutsSeeds
1
unit
Salt
To taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
55
g
Lard
Alternatively use dripping or butter
Vegetables
2
unit
Onion
Finely chopped
2
unit
Carrot
Diced
3
unit
Jerusalem Artichoke
Peeled and sliced
3
unit
Artichoke Hearts
Cooked and sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Coat the rabbit pieces in flour and dust off the excess.
  • Melt lard in an ovenproof dish and fry rabbit for 5 minutes until browned.
  • Add onions, carrots, and sliced artichokes to the dish and fry briefly.
  • Stir in wine, stock, and remaining filling ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Bake in the oven for 90 minutes until the rabbit is tender.
  • Transfer the filling to a pie dish and top with boiled eggs and artichoke hearts.
  • Roll out the pastry and drape it over the dish, pressing the edges to seal.
  • Trim the edges, cut a cross in the center, and glaze with beaten egg.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.