Apple pie

Came across one of Jamie Oliver's recipes for apple pie and decided to try this.
Must admit I didn't make my pastry, used a pre-made sweet pastry.

Mmmmmm.... it's my new favourite apple pie now! Love the inclusion of lemon.

Pre-made sweet pastry, cut in half and rolled out for the base and the top of the pie.

Filling:

• ~ 1 large Bramley cooking apple 
• ~ 4 eating apples (try Cox’s or Braeburn)
• ~ 3 tablespoons Demerara or muscovado sugar
• ~ ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ~ a handful of sultanas or raisins
• ~ ½ a lemon (zest and juice)
• I used a combination of apples and plain sugar.

 Peel and slice your apples, add grated zest of half a lemon, then squeeze in a little juice, add the sugar, ginger and sultanas
Toss to mix in a pan on a medium low heat
Simmer gently for 5 minutes or until the apples are just tender
Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.

Put into your pie dish, then top with your second piece of rolled pastry.

Brush the top of the pie with egg or milk wash, then using a small sharp knife, make a couple of small incisions in the centre of the pie to let steam escape as it cooks.

Cook at 180 (350) for 45-60 minutes until golden brown and firm to touch.

Absolutely delish, especially with vanilla ice cream!