Turkey and oyster pie - sl 11/82

1 8\" pie

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Pastry for 10\" double crust pie
1cupMilk
12ouncesJar turkey gravy -OR-
1cup;Leftover turkey gravy
1tablespoonButter or margarine; melted
3tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
2cupsTurkey; chopped, cooked
12ouncesCan fresh standard oysters; drained
1tablespoonFresh parsley; chopped
1tablespoonCelery; finely chopped
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper

Directions

Roll half of pastry to ⅛" thickness on a lightly floured board; fit into an 8" square baking dish. Set aside.

Combine milk and gravy in a large saucepan; cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring often.

Combine butter and flour, mixing well to form a smooth paste; stir into gravy mixture. Add turkey and oysters. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat.

Stir in parsley, celery, salt, and pepper; spoon mixture ito pastry shell.

Roll out remaining pastry to ⅛" thickness; carefully place over pie, leaving a 1" overhang at edge of dish. Seal edges and flute; cut slits in top for steam to escape.

Bake at 350F for 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 1 x 8" pie.

Gladys Johnson of Georgia, in November, 1982"Southern Living".

Typos by Jeff Pruett.

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 11-11-95