Shropshire Fidget Pie

A traditional British savory pie featuring layers of potatoes, ham, apples, and sage, baked in a shortcrust pastry shell.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 502 kcals 4016 kcals
Carbohydrates 45.2 grams 361.6 grams
Fat 29 grams 232 grams
Protein 14.4 grams 115.2 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
500
g
2
tbsp
Brown Sugar
soft, to taste
Dairy
110
ml
1
piece
Egg
beaten
Fruits
300
g
Apple
cooking variety like Bramley, thickly sliced
GrainsCereals
2
tbsp
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
110
ml
Meat
300
g
Ham
cooked, thickly sliced
NutsSeeds
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
8
sprigs
Sage
fresh leaves, chopped
Vegetables
450
g
Potato
floury variety, thickly sliced
2
piece
Onion
finely sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Roll out three quarters of the pastry to 0.5cm thickness and set the rest aside.
  • Line a 23cm springform tin with pastry, add parchment and baking beans.
  • Blind bake for 15 minutes, remove beans, then bake for 5-8 minutes until golden.
  • Sprinkle semolina flour over the bottom of the baked pastry case.
  • Boil sliced potatoes for 3 minutes, add onions, and simmer until tender.
  • Drain vegetables and mix with double cream, flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Layer apples, then potato mixture, sage, ham, and sugar in three layers.
  • Slowly pour the cider over the filling ingredients.
  • Roll out the remaining pastry to create a lid for the pie.
  • Brush edges with egg, seal the lid, and cut a steam vent in the center.
  • Bake for 60 minutes until golden and bubbling, then cool before serving.