Recipe

Blackberry and apple slice

A kiwi favourite, this slice is wholesome indulgence.

Jul 01, 2016 4:31am
  • 1 hr cooking
  • Serves 8
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Ingredients

Blackberry and apple slice
  • 2 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 175 gram butter, roughly chopped
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 tablespoon cold water
  • 3 green apples, peeled and finely sliced
  • 2 cup blackberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flaked almonds

Method

Blackberry and apple slice
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 180°C. Place flour and sugar in a bowl and rub in butter until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  • 2
    Make a well in the centre and mix in egg yolk and water. Turn out onto a floured surface and lightly knead. Press half of the pastry into lined 20 x 30cm slice pan.
  • 3
    Cover pastry with sliced apple, blackberries and sprinkle with white sugar.
  • 4
    Scatter over remaining shortcake mixture and top with flaked almonds.
  • 5
    Bake for 45 minutes until shortcake is golden and crisp. Cover the top with foil if it browns too quickly.

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