As mentioned, this pie maker comes with a perfectly-sized pastry-cutting template, so you’ll never end up with a short crust… er, well, you will, but it’ll be the perfect size to fit this pie maker! The template also scores the pastry to make it easier to fit into the pie maker��s deep dishes. And, even though U2’s not in town, we have to talk about the Edge! This pie maker has a decorative crimping edge that seals your pies and gives them an authentic look.

Another Cornish family business, Philps was founded by Sammy Philps in 1958. Using traditional baking methods and local produce to create their lovely pasties, Philps have become a firm favourite not only amongst locals but also with visitors to Cornwall. Why not try one of their lovely hampers full of Cornish goodies including local tea, scones, jam and saffron cake? Traditional pie makers create stadard sized pies. These are usually used for pot pies and traditional dessert pies. Add the broccoli and peas to the pan, mixing in well, and allowing the mixture to sauté for another couple of minutes, until the meat is brown and the vegetables are a little tender.Hunt Hand Operated Pasty Machines are specially designed for the production of a wide range of pasties, such as the famous "Cornish Pasty" and other items such as "Samosa;s" and fruit turnovers. As with the traditional pie and tart shape, the pastry concept allows for any specialist market to be catered for, simply by varying the pastry recipe and filling. Did you know that Cornish pasties are also now protected? Yep, if you’re going to call a pasty Cornish it must be made west of the Tamar as Cornish pasties have Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. This means that while the majority of Cornish pasties are found within the county, a great deal are transported every day all around the UK and across the world (more on this later). Wherever you stay in Cornwall, you can rest assured there will be a pasty shop nearby to fuel your explorations. Have we missed one? Let us know about your favourite pasty! Ann’s Pasties is proudly Cornish. All its suppliers are based within a 10-mile radius of the business and everything in its pasties is “a true reflection of what’s on our doorstep in Cornwall.” Commenting on last week’s story urging readers to vote, shalamar4 said: “Ann’s Pasties are proper job.” 4. Gear Farm Pasty Company, Helston

Perfect for making mini pies and quiches (as well as sweet donuts), this StarBlue pie maker is ideal for creating canapes and entrees for dinners and parties. Before making your pies, you’ll need pastry. Of course, you can pre-buy it to save time, but for those who want to make their own, here’s our recipe for homemade shortcrust pie pastry: Another small chain of pasty shops located in the western area of Cornwall, Philps aren’t to be overlooked when pondering your pasty choices. There are two shops in Hayle and one in Marazion, Praze-an-Beeble, Camborne, Helston, and Porthleven. These pie makers have large pie plates that let you cook full-sized family pies. These are great for dinner pies for the whole family, dessert pies, and so on.Add lots of egg wash. Even you don’t use enough egg wash then they wont go wonderfully brown and will look anaemic. The main shop in Chapel Terrace houses our full range of pasties and pies, deli, confectionary and more.