Cider-Baked Coxes With a Maize Crust

Baked dessert apples topped with a polenta pastry crust, flavored with fruity cider, brown sugar, and aromatic rosemary.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 475.7 kcals 2854.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 51.7 grams 310.2 grams
Fat 26.4 grams 158.4 grams
Protein 6.4 grams 38.5 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
teaspoon
Caster Sugar
For sprinkling
Dairy
115
g
Butter
Cubed
1
piece
Egg
Large free-range
55
g
1
slice
Fruits
6
piece
Apple
Coxes or other dessert variety, peeled, cored and halved
GrainsCereals
140
g
Plain Flour
For the pastry
55
g
Polenta
Instant dried; can use semolina
Liquids
1
splash
Water
Cold
150
ml
Cider
Fruity
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
sprig

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Sieve the flour, salt, and polenta into a large bowl and rub in the butter until it looks like breadcrumbs.
  • Add the egg and cold water, mixing until a smooth pastry forms.
  • Wrap the pastry in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Place the apple slices in a 23cm round ovenproof dish.
  • Combine the melted butter with the cider and pour over the apples.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar over the apples and add the rosemary sprig.
  • Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to fit the dish.
  • Lay the pastry over the apples and tuck in the edges.
  • Sprinkle the top with caster sugar.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven to 170°C and bake for 30-35 minutes more.
  • Serve the dish hot with cheese, cream, or ice cream.