
Trio of Yorkshire Apples
Chef-proprietor James Mackenzie of the award-winning Pipe and Glass Inn is committed to sourcing as much quality local and seasonal produce as possible. He produces British food with an East Riding accent and the pub stocks a wide range of Yorkshire real ales and bespoke wine list.
Serves: 4 | Difficulty: Difficult
Method
For the apple and bramble crumble:
- Peeland rough chop the apples, simmer in a pan with the cinnamon, a little water and a lid on until just cooked, remove from heat, add brambles and sugar to taste.
- To make the crumble mix the flour and butter to a fine crumb then add the sugar and oats.
- Place the stewed apple mix in 4 little pots and top with the crumble, finish in the oven for 5-10 minutes.
For the sticky apple sponge:
- Reduce the apple juice and sugar to a thick syrup then add the apple, boil until syrup consistency again.
- For the sponge beat butter and sugar, beat in the eggs then fold in flour and cinnamon (and calvados if using).
- Steam in individual buttered moulds.
For the apple sorbet:
- Puree raw apple, place in ice cream machine with all liquid and churn.
To present the dish:
- Turn out the sponge onto a presentation plate, spoon over with the sticky apple, place the hot crumble in the pot onto the plate, place a ball of sorbet on the plate and garnish with fresh brambles and frothy custard.
Pol Roger Rich NV or Coteaux du Layon Prestige, Langlois Chateau 2003
Expert wine matching from Sean Welsh at Flourish and Prosper, Merchants and Delicatessen based in the historic East Yorkshire town of Howden.
Wow a gorgeous looking dish with lots of different flavours, textures & temperatures to tantalise the palate.
Given that this is a Michelin starred dish then you may wish to push the boat out in which case the perfect accompaniment would be Rich Champagne. This is a sweeter style of Champagne that really compliments desserts. Pol Roger a fine old family owned house make an excellent example. Pol Roger Rich NV retail price £31.99
For those on a tighter budget then why not consider a glass of Coteaux du Layon Prestige, Langlois Chateau 2003. This is a fascinating dessert wine made with the Chenin Blanc grape. It has a rich sweetness that is counter balanced by its apple like acidity. A half bottle retails for £10.99
Ingredients
Apple crumble filling
- 1kg Cooking apples
- 100g Fresh brambles
- Caster sugar
- Cinnamon stick
Crumble topping
- 200g Plain flour
- 75g Demerara sugar
- 100g Butter
- 50g Oats
Sticky apple sponge
- 1ltr Apple juice
- 100g Sugar
- 4 Eating apples (cut into small dice with skin on)
Sponge
- 125g Butter
- 125g Caster sugar
- 125g Self raising flour
- 2 Eggs
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- 50ml Calvados (optional)
Sorbet
- 4 Eating apples (peeled and chopped)
- 150ml Sugar syrup
- 150ml Apple juice
- Juice of half a lemon
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