A few weeks ago I was asked to blog an apple recipe in advance of the 2014 Killerton cider and apple festival which is taking place on the 18th and 19th October.
Killerton is an amazing National Trust property on the outskirts of Exeter and so I was delighted to be asked to help promote their event.
My lovely mum, who I mention a lot in my posts for providing me with delicious home-grown produce, has been giving me loads of cooked windfalls lately which have been disappearing out of the house in a matter of days, mainly in the form of crumble, using my quick and healthy recipe!
Up until now I haven’t had a chance to make them into anything else, including a favourite recipe of mine…which I cannot claim to have created! This one is one that my mum has made for years and that never fails to satisfy!
Despite its name it is not a cake…I have no idea where the recipe came from originally, or why it is called a cake. If anyone Danish is reading this perhaps you could let me know!
One thing I can be sure of is that it tastes amazing and is really easy to make. It is also perfect for using up all the crusts that I have to cut off Roo’s sandwiches every morning and that I bung in the freezer for recipes like this! It really is a ‘thrifty’ recipe!
What is your favourite apple recipe. Feel free to tell me all about it in the comments section below!
Gluten-free Danish Apple Cake
Ingredients
- 700 g stewed apples - about 1kg whole apples - cooking are best
- 170 g fresh gluten-free bread crumbs - I use the crusts and grind them into crumbs in my food processor
- 80 g demerara sugar
- 60 g butter - you could use coconut oil here if you want it dairy free
- Juice of half a lemon
- Sugar to taste
Instructions
- Mix the breadcrumbs with the sugar and fry over a medium heat in a frying pan with the butter or coconut oil until nice and crispy (but not burnt! Keep an eye on them).
- Meanwhile, add the lemon juice and as much sugar as you like to the stewed apples. (I try to not add any sugar and let the sweetness come from the rest of the pudding).
- Once the breadcrumb mixture is ready, place alternate layers of fried breadcrumbs and stewed apples into a glass.
- If you can wait, chill and serve with cream (clotted would be good here!!). Otherwise tuck in while it is still warm...perhaps with some ice cream!
In return for this recipe I have been given free tickets to the Apple and Cider Festival. See you there!
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Honest mum says
Oh gorgeous, love a gluten free pudding! Loving the new look of your blog too-looks wonderful! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
The Free From Fairy says
Thanks for your comment Vicki. Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Michelle Reeves (bodfortea) says
Yay for gluten free puds! I LOVE stewed apple and this crumble sounds delicious – thanks for sharing it x
The Free From Fairy says
Oh good! Let me know if you make it…it really is delicious and quite different from your usual crumble!
My Family Ties says
This looks great, what a perfect gluten free treat! #tastytuesdays
The Free From Fairy says
Ah thanks! It is one of those treats that isn’t too bad for you too!
Michelle @TheGraciousWife.com says
This looks delightful! Thanks for sharing! Pinning!
-Michelle @TheGraciousWife.com
The Free From Fairy says
Let me know what you think if you make it!
Aly says
I’ve made Danish Apple cake before and it was a cake.Yours looks really good, I know what I’m making the kids for pudding tonight.
The Free From Fairy says
Great! It is so easy and we all love it in this house…rare when adults and kids like the same thing 😉
Jo @ 3 Kids and a Gluestick says
Mmmm, this sounds delicious! I make a lot of crumble too so this will be a great alternative and sounds so simple to make. Enjoy the festival 🙂
The Free From Fairy says
Thanks Jo! Yes, I think you will enjoy this if you like crumble! Let me know how you get on!
Mel says
It looks delicious, and Jumpy could have it with coconut oil instead of butter! Pinning for later. x
The Free From Fairy says
Hi Mel, I make it with the tasteless coconut oil since my husband doesn’t like coconut oil…that way we get the benefits of coconut oil too! It is delicious…let me know if Jumpy and the rest of the kids like it 🙂
Michelle Twin Mum says
Ohh enjoy the festival, my husbands mum makes such a good apple cake, I really miss it since we moved. Mich x
The Free From Fairy says
Thanks Michelle. Am looking forward to the festival. I haven’t been before but it sounds fun!