Prep time:

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Total time:

Serves: 6

750g Bramley Apples

2tbsp Apple Juice

1tbsp Caster Sugar

4 Pink Lady Apples

2tbsp Apricot Jam

350g Pre Rolled Sweet Shortcrust Pastry

Juliet Bidwell’s company, Juliet’s Catering, has been established in the Weald for more than ten years and caters for parties and all kinds of events. Juliet can be contacted on 01797 270347 or see www.julietscatering.co.uk.

For 6-8 people in a 21cm tart tin

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  • pictures: David Merewether

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