APPLES WITH CREAM

This delightful dessert has layers of tangy stewed apples, caramelised oats nestled amongst  whipped cream. Simple yet satisfying.

Ingredients

Serves 8

500g apples, peeled, cored and diced

2 Tbsp brown sugar

50g butter

100g wholemeal oats

100g sugar 

½  tsp cinnamon, ground

200 ml cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

30g dark chocolate

Method

Put the diced apples into a suitable sized pot along with the brown sugar and two tablespoon water.  Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes over a moderate heat until the apples are soft and the liquid has been absorbed.  Leave to cool.

Melt the butter and sugar in a medium sized fry pan until the sugar starts to go golden.  Add the oats and cinnamon, toss together in the sugar.  Continue cooking until the oats become golden and crunchy.  Set aside to cool.

Whip the cream to soft peaks.

To assemble, place a layer of cream on the bottom of your serving bowl or you can do this in individual glasses if desired? Spread over half of the cooked apple, sprinkle with half of the caramelised oats (leaving 2 Tbsp for garnishing the top). Repeat finishing with a layer of cream, Garnish the top with the last of the oats and grate over the dark chocolate.

Refrigerate for at least an hour to firm up.  It does seem to get better if left overnight.