ingredients
serves 4 - 6
1 lb (450 g) potatoes, peeled and sliced
approx. 8 oz (225 g) cooked bacon or ham, diced
1 lb (450 g) apples, peeled cored and sliced
sugar (optional)
stock
salt pepper
approx. 4 oz (100 g) shortcrust pastry
method
1. Make a layer of potato slices in a pie dish, then cover with some of the bacon or ham.
2. If the apples are very sour, dip the slices in sugar and make a layer on top of the bacon or ham.
3. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used and the dish is full.
4. Pour in a little stock and add salt and pepper.
5. Roll out the dough and use to cover the dish.
6. Bake in a preheated moderately hot oven 190°C (375°F) Gas Mark 5 for about 1 hour or until the pastry is golden brown.
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The pie has a thin broth (not like a thick American gravy potpie) and tastes so wonderful. It is now my favorite dish to make in the autumn.