Shropshire Fidget Pie

Ingredients

• 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 1/2 ounces butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• salt and black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 pint pork stock or vegetable stock
• 8 ounces prepared shortcrust pastry
• milk or beaten egg, to glaze

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or Mark 4.

2. 2

   Lightly fry the sliced potatoes, onions and apples in the butter until just golden.

3. 3

   Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.

4. 4

   Place the ham in the pan and fry lightly in the remaining fat.

5. 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. 6

   Pour on the stock.

7. 7

   On a lightly floured surface roll out the pastry and cover the pie, trimming the edges.

8. 8

   Make a steam hole and decorate with the trimmings.

9. 9

   Brush with milk or beaten egg to glaze.

10. 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. 11

    Traditionally this pie is not served with vegetables, but carrots or cabbage can be served if desired.