Apple Windsor

Some of the best childhood moments were  spent in the backyard of the home.  There was no better time when the weekend rolled around and on a sunny day we could blow up the pool and dad would come out and play with us!  Mum would join us after a few hours, usually with a little table and a chair, a tasty treat and some juice for all the thirsty work of playing with dad...one of our favourites was Apple Windsor with a big scoop of ice cream!  It was always followed by lots of laughs and fun times when lying around in the sun wasn't bad for you and a bowl of deliciousness wasn't frowned upon!

Apple Windsor

• 4 green apples ('Granny Smiths' for those in Australia), peeled and thinly sliced.
• 1/4 cup castor sugar, extra
• Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
• A few whole cloves

Topping

• 60g butter
• 1/3 cup castor sugar 
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1 cup self-raising flour
• Pinch of salt, 1/2 cup of milk

Place prepared apples in a saucepan with 1/4 cup sugar, lemon rind and juice and cloves.  Stir gently, then simmer, covered, for 8 minutes.

Pour hot apples into a buttered, 8 cup round casserole dish.

While apples are cooking, prepare topping: Cream butter and 1/3 cup of sugar until light and creamy.  Beat in vanilla and egg, flour sifted with salt, and then milk.

Spread topping over hot apples, and bake in a moderately hot oven for 40mins, or until topping is cooked through and golden brown.  Serve warm with custard or cream or ice cream!