Blackberry and apple slice

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.