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Cumberland Pie

Cultural Context

Cumberland Pie, originating from the Lake District in England, is a hearty dish traditionally made with minced meat and topped with mashed potatoes. It reflects the rustic, comforting nature of British cuisine, often enjoyed in family gatherings. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating vegetables or different meats, making it a versatile favorite in homes across the UK.

BritishGBmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
75 g self-raising flour
75 g breadcrumbs
75 g suet
75 g light brown sugar
1 lemon
2 apples
1 tablespoon golden syrup
2 eggs
lard (for greasing)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and often more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mashed potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower mash

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

Cauliflower mash is lower in carbs.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can reduce sodium and calories.

1

Prepare a 1.5 liter Pyrex basin by greasing it with lard.

2

Cut a circle of greaseproof paper to fit the bottom of the basin and grease it with lard.

3

Place the greaseproof paper in the bottom of the basin.

4

Cut a larger piece of greaseproof paper to cover the top of the basin.

5

Prepare a piece of tin foil larger than the greaseproof paper to cover the top of the basin.

6

Tie the tin foil in place with string.

7

In a bowl, combine 75 g light brown sugar, 75 g suet, 75 g self-raising flour, and 75 g breadcrumbs.

8

Prepare the apples by topping, tailing, peeling, coring, and slicing them into small chunks.

9

Zest the lemon into the bowl with the dry ingredients.

10

Add the apple chunks to the mixture and combine.

11

Beat 2 eggs in a glass and add them to the mixture.

12

Add 1 tablespoon of golden syrup to the mixture and combine until well mixed.

13

Spoon the mixture into the prepared basin.

14

Cover the basin with the greaseproof paper and tin foil, tying it securely with string.

15

Place a saucer upside down in a large pan and set the basin on top of it.

16

Fill the pan with boiling water halfway up the basin.

17

Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 1.5 hours.

18

Check the pudding with a skewer to ensure it is cooked through.

19

Carefully remove the pudding from the water and let it cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbakingmixing

Equipment Needed

1.5 liter Pyrex basinlarge pansaucerstringgreaseproof papertin foil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Cumberland PuddingCumberland Pastie

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