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Super easy apple tart

Someone in my house doesn’t love cooked apples (hint, it’s not me!). But I’ve finally come up with an ‘apple pie’ – actually it’s an apple tart – that my husband likes. Hurrah! What’s even better, it’s super fast and super easy to make. Honestly, if you mess this one up, just maybe it’s time to avoid the kitchen altogether. But this might just be the dessert that proves you DO belong in the kitchen, and it’s easy for beginners and children too! A timer and some aluminum foil is recommended! This lovely apple tart is prep to table in under an hour. Ready for after lunch coffee or tea?Ingredients and preparationFor up to 6 people pâte feuilletée (puff pastry) – 1 pie crust (ROUND) 4 to 5 cooking apples (start with 4) 3 tablespoons sugar (regular or dark brown) 3 tablespoons butter 1 lemon 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract …

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Michelle’s Devonshire Farmhouse Apple Cake

Introduction Hello everybody! I was so very happy that Michelle Vardy, our Facebook group member who lives in south Vendée, volunteered one of her amazing cake recipes for our Recipe Corner! Here’s what Michelle wanted you to know: This is a well tried and trusted recipe which I used for my Cafe and guest House in Devon.  It was a very popular cake and was often in the cake display. It can be served cold or warm but it is best with Devonshire clotted cream, or Cornish if you’re that way inclined, normal whipped cream, ice cream, custard or naked as the day it came out the oven. Enjoy!Ingredients and preparation Devonshire Farmhouse Apple CakeFor 8 – 10 people 250g/8oz/2cups Self raising flour OR all-purpose flour with 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 125g/4oz/1/2 cup butter 175g/6oz/3/4 cup caster sugar (superfine) 500g/1 lb cooking …