On 2018-10-28 5:38 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Sun 28 Oct 2018 03:50:00p, graham told us...
>
>> On 2018-10-28 4:03 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> As I posted upthread, Bramley apples are now available in the US.
>>> I don't usually use Granny Smith apples for regular apple pie,
>>> but I do cook them down to a rough texture to use in making fried
>>> pies (turnovers).
>>>
>> Here's something you might try to cool off a bit in your climate!
>>
>> Iced apple cream loaf
>>
>> 900g (2lb) Bramley apples, peeled, quartered, cored and sliced
>> Caster sugar 175g (6 oz)
>> Lemon 1, pared rind and juice
>> Eggs 2 X-large, whites only
>> Heavy cream 300 ml (10fl. oz)
>> Icing sugar 75g (3 oz) sieved
>> Red apple slices to decorate, optional
>>
>> Place apples, 110g (4 oz) caster sugar, lemon rind and juice in
>> large saucepan. Add 1tbsp water, cover and cook until apples are
>> soft and fluffy, then drain in stainless steel or nylon sieve
>> placed over a bowl.
>> (I continue cooking on a lowish heat to drive off the excess
>> liquid so
>> that sieving isn€„¢t necessary). Cool and chill well.
>> Line a 21x11.5x8cm (8.5"x4.5"x3") loaf tin with non stick baking
>> paper. Whisk egg whites until stiff, then gradually whisk in
>> remaining caster sugar.
>> Whisk cream with icing sugar until it holds a soft peak. Whisk
>> drained apples until almost smooth, then fold in egg whites and
>> cream. Pour into loaf tin, cover and freeze.
>> Remove from freezer, un-mould onto a serving plate, remove paper
>> and decorate with apple slices, if using.
>> Or serve with a raspberry coulis.
>> If Bramleys aren€„¢t available, use Granny Smiths but cut the
>> sugar in the apple purée by half. 2-3 small limes are a good
>> substitute for the lemon.
>>
>>
>
> That really does sound good! The next time I buy apples I will
> definiely make this. Thanks, again!
>
A friend in the UK served this and gave me the recipe. I have to make it
with GS apples as I have never seen Bramleys here.