Wherever we are in the world, my son will choose an apple filled pastry from the local bakery. This little recipe for ‘Apple Puffs’ is so simple that I hesitated on whether or not to include it on the blog. However we are in Bramley season and you may even be lucky enough to chance upon a bucket of windfalls outside a neighbours’ house. Make these on a wet afternoon and they will definitely lift your spirits. (very little brain power or tidying up required)

Ingredients

A packet of puff pastry

3 or 4 Bramley Apples

x1 Tbsp Brown Sugar

Splash of Water

x1 tsp cinammon

x1 Star Anise

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC fan.

2. Peel, core and slice your apples into small 2cm cubes.

3. Place the apples in a saucepan with the sugar, water and spices. Cook on a low heat for 15-20 minutes.

4. Roll out the puff pastry and divide into 8 squares. (4 tops and 4 bottoms!)

5. Once the apple is cooked, drain off the excess liquid.

6. Place a generous spoonful of apple onto x4 of the squares of puff pastry.

7. Place a square on top of each of the apple filled squares and seal around the edges to form a little parcel.

8. Brush with milk or egg and bake for 20-25 minutes (until brown and crispy)

9. Serve warm with clotted cream and ice-cream.

We hope these little go down a treat in your house. Stay tuned for our beautiful new collection launching on Sunday 6th October.

Sophie xx