Sift the flour into a bowl
Add the sugar
Add the butter and rub together to form a breadcrumb like texture
Add the egg yolk and mix
Add enough cold water to form a dough
Knead lightly
Wrap in clingfilm and chill for at least 30 minutes
Peel and slice your apples
Put in a large bowl add the raisins of using
Add the lemon juice and zest
Then the sugar and cinnamon
Mix well to combine
Put in a large saucepan and let simmer until the apples soften slightly
When cooked remove from heat and allow to cool completely
Divide pastry into 2
Roll out one half on a floured surface and line a greased pie dish
Fill with the apple mix
Roll out the top
Cover the apples with the pastry and seal , make a slit in the top of the pastry
Brush with the beaten egg , decorate with pastry leaves of liked
Sprinkle on a little caster sugar
Bake in a hot oven 180C for about 30-45 minutes until golden brown
Serve with custard , cream or ice cream ( or even all 3 lol )
Ingredients
Directions
Sift the flour into a bowl
Add the sugar
Add the butter and rub together to form a breadcrumb like texture
Add the egg yolk and mix
Add enough cold water to form a dough
Knead lightly
Wrap in clingfilm and chill for at least 30 minutes
Peel and slice your apples
Put in a large bowl add the raisins of using
Add the lemon juice and zest
Then the sugar and cinnamon
Mix well to combine
Put in a large saucepan and let simmer until the apples soften slightly
When cooked remove from heat and allow to cool completely
Divide pastry into 2
Roll out one half on a floured surface and line a greased pie dish
Fill with the apple mix
Roll out the top
Cover the apples with the pastry and seal , make a slit in the top of the pastry
Brush with the beaten egg , decorate with pastry leaves of liked
Sprinkle on a little caster sugar
Bake in a hot oven 180C for about 30-45 minutes until golden brown
Serve with custard , cream or ice cream ( or even all 3 lol )