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Apple and Pear Cake
Serves 12
Easy
Total time:
Cinnamon Apple and Pear Crumble Cake with Custard. Canned fruit makes this much easier and the result is perfect. www.cannedfood.co.uk
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For the cake:
- ½ (385g) can sliced apples, drained
- ½ (410g) can pear quarters, drained
- 180g caster sugar
- 180g butter
- 150g self raising flour
- 50g ground almonds
- 3 eggs
- 1-2 tbsp milk
For the crumble:
- 60g caster sugar
- 90g butter
- 120g self raising flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
To serve:
- 1 425g can custard
Method
step 1
Preheat the oven 180C/ 350F/Gas4. Grease and line the base of a 23cm round, deep cake tin.step 2
Cut the apples and pears into slices and toss with ½ the cinnamon and set aside.step 3
Crumble:step 4
1. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.step 5
2. Add the remaining cinnamon and sugar; mix well and set aside.step 6
Cake:step 7
1. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until pale.step 8
2. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until combined.step 9
3. Pour the mixture into the cake tin, place fruit slices on the top and sprinkle with the crumble mixture.step 10
Bake for 50-55 minutes in the middle of the oven until firm and golden.step 11
Cool in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.step 12
Serve warm, or cold with a generous helping of creamy custard.
