We are lucky to live in such a hospitable town. During the first ten weeks following our arrival here last September, even as the engine of a new school year and fresh routines began to chug in earnest, we must have had one party invite a week, sometimes two, which petered off (just a little) over the less sociable winter months. Now, in the summer, the once-weekly party habit (this week there were three - did I mention how lucky we are) seems to have resumed.
At the weekend, we were off to dinner with two other families with young kids. I was told to bring nothing, which kind of threw me. I kept busy, went for a run, took the kids swimming, did some chores, all the while struggling not to contribute in some way when .. oops, I've accidentally baked a pie. I do enjoy showing my appreciation of our generous friends by creating something with my hands. Gauging by the speed of the tart's disappearance, I don't think our hosts minded at all.
- pie crusts, 2 (readymade is fine)
- whole eggs, 3, plus white of another
- sugar, 1 cup
- butter, 1 stick, softened
- vanilla, 2 tsp
- ground almonds, 2 cups
- apples, 2-3, peeled and sliced thinly
- Preheat oven to 350F, 175C
- Prepare apples, peel and slice thinly
- Keep apples aside in some orange juice to prevent discolouring
- Cream sugar and butter
- Add the eggs, one by one and beat till white and fluffy
- Add vanilla, then the ground almonds to the batter
- Pour the batter into the pie crusts, dividing evenly between them
- Arrange sliced apples on top
- Sprinkle some coarse sugar over the apple slices to help them brown while baking
- Bake for about 50 minutes, check it's done with a skewer
- Serve warm, dusted with sugar, or with fresh, whipped cream
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