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Mary Berry Leftover Turkey Pie

Mary Berry Leftover Turkey Pie
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Mary Berry’s leftover turkey pie is a traditional British pie made by combining cooked turkey with a creamy sauce, vegetables, and simple flavourings, then topping it with pastry. It focuses on balance and simplicity, allowing the turkey to stay moist while the sauce brings everything together. It is practical, comforting, and designed to avoid waste without sacrificing flavour.

Ingredients

  • Cooked turkey – 500 g, chopped into bite-sized pieces

  • Unsalted butter – 40 g

  • Plain flour – 40 g

  • Milk – 400 ml

  • Chicken or turkey stock – 200 ml

  • Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped

  • Mushrooms – 150 g, sliced

  • Frozen peas – 100 g

  • Ready-made shortcrust or puff pastry – 1 sheet

  • Egg – 1, beaten (for glazing)

  • Salt – to taste

  • Black pepper – to taste

  • Fresh thyme or parsley – 1 teaspoon, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Prepare the filling base – Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Cook gently for 5 minutes until soft.

  • Add mushrooms – Stir in the mushrooms and cook for another 3–4 minutes until lightly softened.

  • Make the roux – Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.

  • Add liquid gradually – Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly to form a smooth sauce, then add the stock.

  • Simmer until thick – Let the sauce gently simmer for 3–5 minutes until thick and creamy.

  • Add turkey and vegetables – Stir in the turkey, peas, herbs, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.

  • Assemble the pie – Spoon the filling into a pie dish and level the surface.

  • Top with pastry – Roll out the pastry, place it over the filling, trim the edges, and seal.

  • Glaze and vent – Brush with beaten egg and cut a small slit in the centre to allow steam to escape.

  • Bake the pie – Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (180°C fan) for 30–35 minutes until golden and crisp.

  • Rest briefly – Allow the pie to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-leftover-turkey-pie/