This is one of my Mum’s recipes! When I was growing up, we used to always have dessert… every day, probably twice at weekends! I suddenly realised that although I know how to make most of Mums savoury items, the desserts, bakes and cakes I don’t have the recipes for!
I had forgotten about these delicious pastry encased apples – I was after another recipe but this was unearthed instead! These are so good! You’ll make these more than once! Baked fluffy apple, juicy raisins, delicate spices, all encased in a crisp pastry shell. Perfect! Thanks Mum!
You can of course, use any apples you have, but the bigger the better, and Bramley’s are perfect for this! To stuff these apples you could use a variety of fillings depending what you have in stock. You can use raisins, sultanas or currants mixed with a bit of spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, or mixed spice) and a slither of butter if you wish. You could take the easy way and use a spoon or two of mincemeat. You could use chopped dates mixed with spice (thanks Uncle Ken!) or I guess you could actually use jam – apricot or raspberry I think would work perfectly).
The pastry I have used is my favourite recipe, but if you use eggs, feel free to add one, or, just use your own trusted shortcrust recipe.
The quantities depend on the size of your apples and how thinly (or thickly) you roll your pastry! The instructions are easy! Prepare pastry and roll out into a circle. Wash apples, cut out the core, then fill with your chosen filling. Place apple in the centre of the pastry and gently pull the pastry all around it and gently squeeze together. Leave a tiny gap at the top (preferably where the filling is). Place the apples on a non-stick tray and bake in a medium to hot oven for 30-40 minutes. The pastry will start to brown and the apples will be soft and fluffy. Serve on their own, with custard, ice-cream, cream or all three! 😛 Enjoy! 😀
It’s hard to believe that something so tasty could be forgotten! Even if you are not a fan of baked apples, these might actually change your mind! These would be great for something different after your Sunday roast! Why not give them a try!? 🙂
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Speak soon! Have a fantastic Sunday!
Laurena x