Top 10 Bramley apple recipes
10 delicious Bramley apple recipes to take you into autumn
First grown in 1809 and now a £50 million industry, Bramley apples are a British favourite. Known for their tart and tangy flavour, they're perfect for cooking in both sweet and savoury dishes.
1. Bramley apple snow
This was an Elizabethan favourite made with cream and later, in the 17th century, with egg whites added and a sprig of rosemary stuck on top to resemble a snow-covered tree. All you’ll need to make this one is Bramley apples, sugar, lemon, egg whites and double cream.
Mark Hix
2. Pork loin with Bramley sauerkraut
A side of vinegary sauerkraut, mixed with shredded Bramley apple for a bitter bite, complements a sweet juicy pork loin perfectly. Creamy mashed potatoes and a few grinds of fresh black pepper finish this off nicely.
Valentine Warner
3. Spiced Bramley apple soup
A wholesome, warming soup made from Bramley apples, carrots, celery, red lentils, coconut cream, cumin seeds and a little chilli. This soup keeps really well, so any you don’t eat straight away you can store in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze in individual portions for up to three months.
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4. Baked Bramley apples with dates and nutmeg
These baked Bramley apples by Valentine Warner have the cores scooped out and are then stuffed with sweet, chewy Medjool dates, smashed-up oatcakes and walnuts. Serve piping hot with a large dollop of clotted cream on the side, or spoon some double cream over the top, then lightly sprinkle with brown sugar.
Valentine Warner
5. Ham and Bramley apple rosti recipe
A warming side to any main, Jo Pratt's rostis are made from apple, potato, cheese, ham, crème fraîche, chopped chives and a little mustard. If you prefer to make these a vegetarian rosti, simply omit the ham.
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6. Lamb and Bramley apple tagine
Go Moroccan with this apple, lemon, cinnamon, cumin, fresh ginger and cayenne pepper lamb meatballs, served with olives and couscous. The grated apples give the meatballs a natural sweetness, while also adding moisture.
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7. Smoked mackerel with Bramley coleslaw
For a simple fish supper that takes just 20 minutes to make, try Valentine Warner's smoked mackerel with Bramley coleslaw. The addition of chives, dill and mustard balance the tart flavours of the apple and bring the dish together.
Valentine Warner
8. Apple, ginger and caramel pies
These delightful mini pies flavour the apples with ginger and caramel. If you happen to have any cooked apple left over that won’t fit into the pastry cases, keep it in the fridge for a few days and eat with yoghurt and granola for breakfast.
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9. Bramley apple and raspberry tarts
Bramley apples, raspberries and sugar make a fantastic tart filling. These are topped with a crumble made from butter, flour, cinnamon, brown sugar and flaked almonds, crushed to a coarse crumb.
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10. Bramley apple and almond tart
Matt Tebbutt’s tart is a gorgeous frangipane mix (butter, sugar, ground almonds and egg) with a Bramley and Cox apple purée on top, all encased in sweet pastry. Matt recommends serving with crème fraiche and a glass of port, but clotted cream and a coffee would work just as well.
Matt Tebbutt
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