Best 7 Easy Cornish Pasties Recipes

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**Savory Cornish Pasties: A Culinary Journey to the Heart of British Cuisine**

Embark on a culinary adventure to the charming shores of Cornwall, renowned for its rugged coastlines and delectable pasties. These iconic pastries, with their golden crust and savory fillings, have captivated taste buds for centuries. Our collection of Cornish pasty recipes offers a delightful array of traditional and modern variations, promising an explosion of flavors in every bite. From classic beef and vegetable pasties to vegetarian and vegan options, each recipe is a testament to the versatility and enduring appeal of this British classic. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you in creating perfect pasties that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to be swept off your feet by the irresistible allure of Cornish pasties.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CORNISH PASTIES



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My Great-Aunt Gladys was from a small mining town in England where pasties were popular. I loved to watch her craft each Cornish pasty, as she made them in different sizes depending on who was eating. Serve with a green salad to make a wonderful meal. -Verna Hainer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup shortening
8 to 10 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes (1/2-inch cubes)
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled turnips (1/2-inch cubes)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk, optional
Ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix flour, salt and baking powder; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. In another large bowl, combine beef, onion, potatoes, turnips, salt and pepper. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion into a 9-in. circle. Mound 1-1/2 cups filling on half of circle; dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Place on a parchment-lined rimmed 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Repeat with remaining dough, filling and butter. Cut slits in tops of pasties. Bake 50-60 minutes or until golden brown. (If desired, pour milk into slits halfway through baking time.) Serve with ketchup., Freeze option: Freeze cooled pasties in a freezer container. To use, reheat pasties on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a preheated 375° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 864mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CORNISH PASTY



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Traditional meat and vegetable pastry.

Provided by Barrie Malson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2.188 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup butter, diced
½ cup water
1 ¼ pounds rump roast, cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 small carrots
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cover carrots with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool and slice. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Add butter, and rub to the consistency of coarse crumbs. Mix in water. If dough is sticky, add more flour.
  • Roll dough out until about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out six circles, each about 5 inches round. Do not stretch the dough.
  • Mix meat and vegetables together, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover half of each pasty base with the filling. Moisten pastry edges, fold pastry over the filling. Press edges together with a fork. Transfer raw pasties to a baking sheet, brush tops with milk, and make a small slit in each top to allow steam out.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F ( 230 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Turn oven down to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 359.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

EASY CORNISH PASTIES



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These are a bit different from traditional pasties, but the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. My husband really enjoys these, so I like to double the recipe and freeze the extras to have on hand as a quick meal. -Judy Marsden, Ontario, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 pasties.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup water
1 cup diced peeled potatoes
1/2 cup diced carrots
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 packages (11 ounces each) pie crust mix

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add flour, seasoned salt and parsley; stir until well coated. Dissolve bouillon in water; stir into meat mixture. Add potatoes, carrots and onion. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are crisp-tender. Cool. , Meanwhile, prepare pie crusts according to package directions. On a floured surface, roll each pie crust into a 12-in. square. Cut each square into four 6-in. squares. Place about 1/3 cup meat mixture in center of each square. , Moisten edges of pastry with water and fold over meat mixture to form a triangle. Press the edges with a fork to seal. Make a 1-in. slit in the top of each triangle. Place on 2 ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CORNISH PASTIE II



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Individual pasties--originally made to pack in lunch boxes.

Provided by Lorrie Sterling

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe pastry for a (10 inch) double crust pie
2 cups thinly sliced potatoes
½ cup sliced onion
½ pound boneless beef round steak, cut into thin strips
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Divide pastry in three equal parts. Roll 1/3 to make 8x15 inch rectangle. Trim edges and cut to make two 7-inch squares. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with other two thirds of pastry.
  • Arrange layer of potatoes on half of each pastry square, top with layer of onion and then with beef. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and dot with butter.
  • Moisten pastry edges with cold water and fold over to make triangles; press edges together to make tight seal. A tight seal retains steam and makes juicy pastries.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 1 hour or until meat is tender. Serve hot with chili sauce, ketchup, or pickle relish or serve cold for sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 33.2 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1015.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

VERY EASY CORNISH PASTY



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An easy pasty that will taste just great, ideal made in advance for lunches.

Provided by zirnis

Time 2h

Yield Makes Pasties

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 springs of thyme
250g beef mince
1 medium size potato, diced (about 7x7x7mm)
1 large carrot, diced
1 tbsp flour
500 ml beef stock
salt, pepper
chopped parsley
1/2 cup frozen peas
500 g Ready roll short crust pastry
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
  • Soften the onion for about 5 mins, then add garlic and thyme and fry for another 2 mins on high temperature. Add the mince and fry for about 10 mins until browned, add potato and carrot fry for a couple of minutes then add flour, stir well and pour the beef stock over, add a pinch of salt and a generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper and stir some more. Reduce the heat, partly cover and leave to simmer for 30 mins, stir occasionally.
  • When the filling is cooked, taste and add more salt and pepper if needed (make sure you add plenty of pepper )
  • Then leave it to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 180C, line a baking tray with grease-proof paper.
  • Roll out the pastry and cut into 3-4 circles of about 25cm diameter.
  • Separate the filling in 3-4 portions and place each portion slightly to one side of each pastry circle, top it with few frozen peas. Apply egg around the edge, then fold it in a half and seal it. Place the pastries on the baking try and glaze them with egg.
  • Bake them in the oven for about 30 mins.
  • Cool them and enjoy warm or cold.

AUTHENTIC CORNISH PASTIES



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This is a delicious, simple pasty (pronounced "pass-tea" ) recipe. No gravy is needed, as it makes its own. The crust is sturdy but good. These have no turnips or swedes; you can add them if you like. My husband hates them, so I leave them out. Prep time is estimated, as I've never paid attention to how long it takes. Note: if measuring the flour by volume rather than weight, be sure to stir it first, or you will end up with too much flour, and thus a tough, dry crust.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 lb chuck or 1/2 lb round steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
salt & pepper
1 pinch dried thyme (optional)
8 ounces flour (scant 2 cups)
2 ounces cold butter, diced
2 ounces vegetable shortening or 2 ounces lard, chilled and diced
cold water (add ice cubes to keep very cold)
1 eggs, beaten (to glaze) or 1 milk (to glaze)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425* F.
  • Combine potato, onion, meat, and seasonings; mix together well.
  • Cut butter and shortening into flour in a bowl until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add about 2 tablespoons cold water and mix with a fork to form a firm dough (add more water if necessary, until mixture just holds together).
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly a few times. Cut into quarters, and roll each quarter out into a 6-7 inch circle. Trim by using a small plate placed over pastry and cutting around edge with a small, sharp knife.
  • Divide filling between each circle of pastry. Wet edges with water and fold pastry into a semi-circle, pressing edges together. Flute edges with fingers to form a tight seal.
  • Place pasties onto a baking sheet and brush with egg or milk. Bake at 425* F for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and heated through. May be served hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.2, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 124.4, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.9

VEGETABLE CORNISH PASTIES



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A meatless version of a traditional favorite.

Provided by Viv Bearpark

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 recipe whole wheat pastry for a double crust
¼ cup butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, sliced thin
1 turnip, peeled and diced
1 large potato, peeled and diced
¼ pound mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon yeast extract spread
¼ cup milk
1 egg
¼ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Divide pastry dough into four equal portions and roll each one out in a square shape. Set pastry aside to rest.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter or margarine and allow to melt. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes, until translucent and beginning to brown. Add carrot, turnip, potato, mushrooms, and water. Lower heat and cover skillet. Allow mixture to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast extract in milk. Whisk in 1 egg. Stir this mixture into cooked vegetables. Continue to stir until mixture thickens. Add cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to cool.
  • Place 1/4 of filling on one half of each pastry square. Fold pastry diagonally and seal edges. Brush tops of pastry with beaten egg.
  • Place pasties on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until pastry is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 154.5 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 859.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Tips:

  • To make the perfect pastry, use a combination of butter and lard. This will give it a flaky and tender texture.
  • Roll out the pastry thinly, about 1/8-inch thick. This will help it cook evenly.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the pastry into circles. This will prevent the edges from tearing.
  • Fill the pasties with your favorite ingredients. Be sure to include a variety of vegetables, meats, and cheeses.
  • Crimp the edges of the pasties tightly to seal them. This will prevent the filling from leaking out.
  • Brush the pasties with an egg wash before baking. This will give them a golden brown color.
  • Bake the pasties at a high temperature, 400 degrees Fahrenheit, for about 30 minutes. This will help them cook through and become crispy.

Conclusion:

Cornish pasties are a delicious and portable meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, or for a packed lunch. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a Cornish pasty that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give Cornish pasties a try. You won't be disappointed!

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