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Christmas Leftovers Pie Recipe

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This Christmas Leftovers Pie is a comforting, delicious way to transform your holiday leftovers into a warming, gluten-free pie. Using a buttery gluten-free pastry shell packed with shredded roast chicken, stuffing, cooked vegetables, rich gravy, and festive cranberry sauce, this pie is perfect for celebrating the season or enjoying a cozy dinner after the big day. The bread sauce adds an extra layer of flavor and moisture, making each bite hearty and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 340 g plain FREEE by Doves Farm gluten free flour
  • 2 tsp xanthan gum
  • Pinch salt
  • 200 g unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 tsp cold water
  • 1 egg (for brushing)

Filling

  • 300 g roast chicken, shredded
  • 100 g gluten free stuffing, cut into small chunks
  • 100 g leftover cooked vegetables
  • 280 ml thick (cold) gluten free gravy
  • 2 tbsp leftover bread sauce
  • 4 tsp cranberry sauce

Instructions

  1. Make the pastry base: Add the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, and salt to a large mixing bowl and stir together. Cut the cold butter into cubes and add to the bowl. Use your fingers to rub the butter and flour mixture together until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  2. Add eggs and form dough: Crack the two eggs into a bowl, add the cold water and whisk until just combined. Pour this into the flour mixture and use a fork to begin mashing the mixture together. Once it becomes difficult to mix with the fork, use your hands to bring it into a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
  3. Chill the dough: Wrap the dough tightly in clingfilm and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step helps the dough firm up, making it easier to roll out later.
  4. Preheat your oven and roll pastry: Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C, Gas Mark 6). On a floured surface or between two sheets of clingfilm/baking paper, roll the chilled dough out to around 5-6mm thick.
  5. Fit pastry into pie dish: Carefully lift the rolled pastry over a 20cm pie dish. Press down gently to fit the pastry to the dish and trim the edges. Brush the edges with a little beaten egg for sealing.
  6. Prepare the filling: Combine the shredded roast chicken, gluten free stuffing chunks, leftover cooked vegetables, and gluten free gravy in a large bowl. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Assemble the pie base: Spread the bread sauce evenly over the base of the pastry-lined pie dish using the back of a spoon. Pour the filling mixture on top and level it out. Spoon dollops of cranberry sauce at random over the filling surface.
  8. Roll out and place top pastry: Re-roll the leftover pastry to 5-6mm thickness and lay it over the filled pie. Press edges together tightly using a fork and trim off excess pastry.
  9. Egg wash and vent: Brush the entire top surface of the pie with beaten egg. Cut a small slit in the center of the pastry to allow steam to escape during baking.
  10. Add decorative pastry: Optionally, re-roll any leftover pastry, cut out festive shapes like stars, and stick them to the top of the pie. Brush these decorations with extra egg wash to help them brown nicely.
  11. Bake the pie: Place the pie in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crisp. Serve hot for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • Ensure your leftover ingredients are cold before assembling to keep the pastry crisp.
  • If you don’t have gluten free stuffing, use any gluten free bread cubes with seasoning.
  • The bread sauce inside the pie adds moisture and traditional flavor—don’t skip it.
  • You can prepare the pastry ahead of time and freeze it if needed.
  • To avoid a soggy bottom, ensure gravy is thick enough or reduce slightly before adding.
  • This pie is best eaten fresh but leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently.

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