The recipe for this one-off Coronation Pie was inspired by the classic chicken dishes created for previous Royal celebrations, begging as far back as King George V’s Silver Jubilee in 1935.
The original Coronation Chicken recipe consisted of chicken dressed in mayonnaise and curry powder, before it was replaced by a now traditional Coronation Chicken recipe, specially created for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 by Rosemary Hume of Le Cordon Bleu London.
The recipe that the nation has come to love featured a quite remarkable set of ingredients at the time, with many only just becoming available as parts of the UK were still under post-war rationing.
Holland’s special pie features an updated list of ingredients to reflect the tastes of the nation and its new monarch.
Taking advice from a former Royal Chef to the King, Holland’s Pies has followed a similar pattern but with the addition of ingredients inspired by His Majesty’s palate. Alongside chicken, apricots, raisins, and the tasty blend of herbs and spices included within the traditional recipe, the Coronation Pie also includes dried prunes – a nod to King Charles III favourite fruit, plums – and brings all the flavours together in a unique Korma-style curry sauce, said to be the UK’s new favourite curry.
This special creation will be made in Holland’s well-loved Family Pie, perfect for four to share. But with only six pies being cooked up in time for the coronation, pastry fans in the North West are being invited to enter a competition to win one to enjoy whilst watching the King’s coronation on May 6!
To enter, all pie lovers need to do is head to Holland’s Pies’ Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and follow the instructions. The competition is live until 28th April 2023, with the freshly-baked Coronation Pies being delivered in time to give the lucky winners the ultimate street party bragging rights.
Leanne Holcroft, Brand Manager for Holland’s Pies, said: “Everyone knows Brits love an occasion to get together and share a delicious pie, so we’re excited to be giving our fans the chance to enjoy a creation fit for King Charles himself on the coronation weekend.
“King Charles III is our new monarch, and we are sure our special Coronation Pie will more than measure up to even the most discerning of pastry lover!”
Holland’s Pies is the one of the North West’s best-loved brands, with its range of proper tasty pies and puddings including bestselling flavours Potato & Meat, Steak & Kidney Puddings, Minced Beef & Onion and Vegetarian Society approved, Mature Cheddar Cheese & Onion in both chilled and frozen. To find your nearest stockist, visit it’s Pie Finder at: www.hollandspies.co.uk/PieFinder/.
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