For the pastry (makes double quantity)
butter, 100g
golden caster sugar, 100g
an egg, lightly beaten
plain flour, 175g
baking powder, ½ tsp
a little milk for brushing
For the filling:
400g bramley apples, peeled
250g gooseberries, top & tailed
50g golden caster sugar
1½ tbsp elderflower cordial
Cream the butter and caster sugar for 5 mins
Mix in the lightly beaten egg, then gently add the flour and
baking powder.
Knead the dough for a minute or two until smooth and soft.
Cling film and refrigerate for about 20 minutes
Preheat the oven 180C
Cut the apple into chunks and put in a saucepan with the
gooseberries, sugar & elderflower.
Boil for 10-15mins
Put into a pie dish
Roll out pastry and cover the fruit, brush with milk and bake 40 mins
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