Thin tarts: An apple tart with a puff pastry base is crisp and light, without overpowering the fruity flavors. Festive recipes : Used for bouchées à la reine or vol-au-vent, it lends a festive ...

This is easy apple pie like mum used to make, with large pieces of Bramley apple enclosed in rich shortcrust pastry. Douse in cream and get stuck in. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6.