l made this recipe from the Sunday star times a few weeks back and it is really nice and has the Christmassy feel to it so thought l would post for you all to enjoy it is really nice
Verde Spicy Fruit Slice
Ready rolled sweet crust pastry 1kg fruit mix (l used fruit cake mix) 170g craisins (sweetened dried cranberries) 1 cup sugar 1 dessertspoon mixed spice 1 dessertspoon cassia (cinnamon) 2 sliced apples (skin on, roughly chop) l used granny smiths 3 cups water 1/2 cup cornflour, dissolved in 1/2 cup water
Heat together fruit mix, craisins, sugar, spices and apples in the 3 cups water, until sugar dissolves Thicken with the cornflour and water mixture Line the bottom of a 22cm x 32 cm lamington tin (high-sided) with ready to roll sweet crust pastry Pour the fruit mix over, then layer the top with sweet crust pastry Mix together the egg and cream and spread on top Sprinkle with demerara sugar(optional) Bake at 160C fan bake for 40 minutes Note the slice cuts better if chilled overnight
Lovely as a slice or pudding with a dollop of greek yoghurt
gr8stuf4me,
Dec 13, 7:24am
Thanks for posting Griffo4, sounds lovely - I for one will be giving it a go and a merry christmas to you and yours.
virtuefriendnz,
Dec 13, 11:55pm
This looks awesome and its another good way to use up apples - ty for posting :-)
griffo4,
Oct 25, 6:19pm
l hope you enjoy it as it makes a good sized pie and l am not good with pastry but everyone loved it and l have some really honest critics round here so if it passes them it is worth making again
Hope everyone has a great Christmas and all the very best for the New Year
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