Ingredients - serves 8
For the Base | For the Topping |
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4oz (100g) plain flour | 1½lb (700g) Bramley apples, peeled, cored and sliced |
2oz (50g) of butter | 1 tablespoon butter |
2oz (50g) golden caster sugar | 2 tablespoons golden caster sugar |
2oz (50g) ratafias (or amaretti biscuits), crushed | ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon |
A few flaked almonds |
Method
- To make the base, melt the butter, mix in the other base ingredients and blend together until it has the consistency of fine breadcrumbs.
- Tip the mixture into a 9 inch (23cm) loose-bottomed flan tin, even it over the tin and press it down firmly.
- Arrange the sliced apples over the top of the base.
- Melt the butter and brush over the apple.
- Mix together the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the apples.
- Sprinkle the flaked almonds on top.
- Bake in an oven pre-heated to 200ºC/400ºF/Gas Mark 6.
August sees us entering the period of village events (Cherry Day, Fete etc) where I am sure your contributions of home bakes will be very much appreciated. Don’t forget if you have a favourite recipe I am always happy to add it to the growing list in the Cookery Book.