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 1/4 pint vegetable stock
8 ounces prepared shortcrust pastry
milk or beaten eggs, to glaze
Directions:
Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or Mark 4.
Lightly fry the sliced potatoes, onions and apples in the butter until just golden.
Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
Place the ham in the pan and fry lightly in the remaining fat.
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.
Pour on the stock.
On a lightly floured surface roll out the pastry and cover the pie, trimming the edges.
Make a steam hole and decorate with the trimmings.
Brush with milk or beaten egg to glaze.
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.
Traditionally this pie is not served with vegetables, but carrots or cabbage can be served if desired.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 70 min.