Bramley apple pie receives protected status from EU officials
One of our most-loved pie fillings has been recognised as a uniquely British product.
The traditional Bramley apple pie filling has earned protected status after being recognised by the European Commission (EC) as a long-established and unique British product.
Bramley apple pie has been granted traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG) status, meaning that the EC recognises it as being produced using traditional raw materials and methods, and as being a specific foodstuff in itself.
The purpose of the classification is to promote and protect the reputation of traditional products. And farmers may well be hoping that this will also lead to premium pricing for their product.
Adrian Barlow, chief executive of English Apples and Pears, said: “We are delighted that Bramley apples have been recognised by the EU and that they, like us, realise that the heritage of such an iconic British ingredient is worth celebrating and the traditional Bramley apple pie filling worth protecting.”
Other products in the EU with TSG recognition include Spanish Jamón Serrano and Polish juniper berry kielbasa sausage.
Cooking with Bramley apples
A stalwart of British cuisine, the Bramley apple was first cultivated in Nottinghamshire during 1809.
They are large, lumpy, green, and too sour to eat raw. But once they’re cooked, they’re fluffy, light, sweet and delicious.
Here are some recipes that use them.
Jo Pratt cooks her Bramley apple pies with ginger and caramel, though you can use other warming spices like nutmeg and cinnamon if you like.
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These potato rostis also include cheese, ham and grated Bramley apple. You can also add some diced sundried tomatoes and sweetcorn for extra flavour.
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This Bramley apple cake is richly spiced and very moist. Excellent served warm with ice cream.
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