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Country Lamb Pie
Serves: 8
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 1hr 10 mins
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Ingredients
- 450g/1 lb shortcrust pastry
- 350g/12oz New Zealand Lamb shoulder meat, diced
- 1 cooking apple, diced (175g/6oz)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 100g/4oz blue cheese, diced
- 15ml/1 tbsp. fresh tarragon
- 15ml/1 tbsp. plain flour
- 30ml/2 tbsp. lamb stock
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- beaten egg for glaze
Hints & Tips
Use 5ml/1 tsp.-dried tarragon if fresh is not available.
You can freeze the pie if wish. Store for up to 4 weeks, thaw overnight then serve as required.
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5.
2. Line the base and sides of a 20cm/8 in flan ring with two thirds of the shortcrust pastry.
3. Mix the meat with the flour, apple, onion, blue cheese and tarragon. Season the mixture well then turn it into the lined tin and add the stock.
4. Cover the pie with the remaining pastry, sealing the edges well. Use the pastry trimmings to decorate the top.
5. Brush the pastry with egg glaze then bake the pie for 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to 160°C/325°F/Gas Mark 3 and cook for a further 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Serve the pie hot or cold.