STICKY APPLE COMPOTE

This is great with cold meats, but it works beautifully warmed over vanilla icecream or with hot pancakes.

Makes 1 cup (approx)

4 apples, cored and sliced

½ tsp ground cloves, allspice or cinnamon

juice of 1½-2 lemons, depending on size

3 Tbsp caster sugar

4 Tbsp clear honey

Method

Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and cook for 5-6 mins until the apples are just tender.

Can be eaten like this but it will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

APPLES AND PEARS WITH GOLDEN OATS

This is a great dessert and one that children can assist in making and they love to eat it, so it’s a win – win situation.

Serves 4-6

400g apples, peeled and sliced

400g pears, peeled and sliced

3 Tbsp golden caster sugar

2 Tbsp golden syrup

25g butter

50g rolled oats

40g cornflakes or nuts

200ml crème fraîche or whipped cream

Method

Put the apples and pears, caster sugar and 3 tablespoons of water in a pan and cook over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until softened.

Divide mixture between 4 glasses and leave to cool.

Meanwhile, heat the golden syrup and butter in a suitable sized pot and heat until melted (this can be done in the microwave). Add the oats and cornflakes and stir well to coat.

Top the cooled apple with the crème fraîche or cream, then divide the oat mix between the glasses and serve.