Fidget Pie , Recipes ,
1. Heat the butter in a shallow pan. Add the onion and cook gently over a medium heat for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the apples, bay and thyme and cook for 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle over the flour, stir and cook for 1 minute.
3. Splash in the cider and pour in the milk. Bring up to the boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously, until thickened. Add the cream and season to taste with black pepper.
4. Stir in the strips of ham and mustard. Pour into a large, shallow pie or ovenproof dish and set aside to cool slightly.
5. Pre-heat oven to 200C/400F, Gas Mark 6.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry slightly larger than the pie dish. Lightly wet the rim of the pie dish with a little water. Lay over the pastry and trim to fit the pie dish. Brush well with beaten egg.
7. With a small, sharp knife cut a cross in the centre of the pie, place on a baking tray and cook for 25-30 minutes or until pastry is golden and puffed. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and pea and parsley sauce.
