Apple Slump Recipes

BERRY SLUMP

Steps:

• In a food processor, whizz together the butter, 100g sugar, flour, eggs, milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. lightly grease an oval 20 x 30cm baking dish or 20cm deep cake tin, then tip in the frozen fruit. Scatter over the remaining sugar and vanilla extract. Dollop over the cake mix, then smooth all over with the back of a spoon to cover the fruit. Make a little dip in the middle of the mixture to ensure it cooks evenly throughout. Scatter over the almonds.
• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Cook for 45 mins until the fruit is hot and the sponge is cooked through. Serve warm with custard or vanilla ice cream.

RHODE ISLAND APPLE SLUMP

Steps:

• For the biscuits: Sift dry ingredients together.
• Add butter, working it in with a fork or dough blender.
• Add milk to make a soft dough.
• Place on a floured board and toss lightly until the outer surface looks smooth.
• Roll out 1/2 inch thick and cut with floured biscuit cutter.
• Combine apples sugar, water, and cinnamon in a saucepan; cover tightly and cook slowly to the boiling point.
• When boiling, cover with biscuits, place a tightly fitting cover on pan and continue to cook over low heat for about 25 minutes.
• Remove biscuits and pour cooked applesauce over the top.