For 4-6 people you need
For the crumb mixture
6 oz. fine white breadcrumbs 4 oz. chopped suet 2 oz. granulated or brown sugar
For the fruit mixture
1 oz. butter 2 tablespoons water 1 1/2 lb. cooking apples 2 oz. brown sugar 1 oz. sultanas or seedless raisins 1/4 level teaspoon cinnamon or spice
For the topping
1 oz. brown sugar 1 oz. butter
- Mix the breadcrumbs, suet and granulated or brown sugar well together.
- Press three quarters on to the bottom and sides of pie dish.
- Melt butter in pan, add water, peeled cored and diced apples and brown sugar.
- Cover, heat gently, shaking and stirring occasionally, till apples are well glazed but not too soft.
- Remove from heat, stir in sultanas and cinnamon.
- Pour into prepared pie dish, top with remaining crumb mixture, pressing down neatly.
- Wipe edge of dish, sprinkle crumbs with layer of brown sugar, dot with butter.
- Bake in centre of oven until golden brown.
Oven temperature: very moderate. 350°F Gas Mark 3-4
Oven position: centre