Gammon and Pancetta Fidget Pie

A hearty Shropshire pie featuring layers of gammon, pancetta, potatoes, and apples topped with buttery homemade shortcrust pastry.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1020.1 kcals 6120.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 68.1 grams 408.3 grams
Fat 72.6 grams 435.6 grams
Protein 23.7 grams 142.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Dairy
250
g
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
1
piece
Egg
beaten with a little milk for glaze
250
ml
Fruits
2
piece
Bramley Apples
peeled, cored, and cut into 1cm slices
GrainsCereals
500
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
5
tbsp
Water
iced
250
ml
Meat
150
g
300
g
NutsSeeds
4
piece
Sage
leaves, finely sliced
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
1
piece
Oil
for frying
Vegetables
3
piece
Maris Piper Potatoes
peeled and cut into 1cm slices
1
piece
Onion
finely sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Pulse flour, butter, and egg yolks in a food processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Add iced water and pulse until the dough combines, then chill in the fridge.
  • Blanch the potato slices in boiling salted water for a few minutes.
  • Fry the sliced onion until soft, then add pancetta and fry until crisp.
  • Fry the gammon and sage in a separate pan for two minutes, then chop into small pieces.
  • Layer potatoes, gammon, onions, pancetta, and apples into an ovenproof dish.
  • Season with pepper and sugar.
  • Whisk cider, cornflour, and cream together and pour the liquid over the filling.
  • Roll out the chilled pastry and place it over the filling, crimping the edges.
  • Cut a hole in the center, brush with beaten egg, and bake for one hour until golden.