Kerstin Rodgers · Ms Marmite Lover's Secret Tea Party
For the optional accompaniment, simply combine all the ingredients to make the sweetened Calvados-infused crème fraîche. To create a woodland look, I used leaf and flower cutters to make the pattern on top of this apple pie. Then I rolled small pieces of pastry to make the 'stems'. I've added Calvados here as it is an apple brandy, but it is optional. Using a mix of cooking and eating apples gives acidity, sweetness and a good texture.
