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‘Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.’ Albert Camus.

I love Autumn.  I love it when the world looks like its been covered in brown sugar and cinnamon.  When the leaves fall in love with the ground and bright root vedge, pumpkins and squashes appear at local markets.  I agree wholeheartedly with John Bryant when he said ‘Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile.’

Speckled with an Autumnal blush red.

With Autumn comes a glut of Brambly apples to the surrey kitchen garden, so i’ve been brainstorming a zillion different recipes to use up these large flattish fruit.

Excellant source of vitamins A, C, fibre and low in calories.

Brambly apples are a powerful source of antioxidants, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and vitamin C.

They are a good source of fibre and vitamin A which helps maintain vision and keeps the immune system healthy.  Flavonoids in the apples called quercetin are shown to have anti-cancer properties.  In traditional medicine cooked apple stops diarrhoea.

Brambly apples can be used in pies, soups, cakes, crumbles, puddings and desserts, stir fries or rice dishes.

One of my favourite recipes for autumn is my Brambly apple and parsnip soup.

Saute the onion and parsnip.

Ingredients

25g butter

1 medium red onion

600g parsnips

1 garlic clove finely chopped

600g Bramley

1 litre chicken stock

150ml/5fl milk

Falked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

1/2 tsp tumeric

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp paprika

Pour over chicken stock and bring to the boil.

Method:

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan.  Gently saute the onions and parsnips for 15 minutes, or until the onions are softened.  Add the garlic and apples and cook and cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring regularly.
  2. Pour over the stock and bring to the boil.  Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the parsnips are very soft.  Remove from the heat and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon and paprika.  Blend the mix here in a blender or food processor or until smooth.
  3. Stir in the milk, adding a little extra if required.  Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  4. Garnish with spring onion and a fresh fresh basil leaves.

Delicious garnished with spring onions and fresh basil leaves.

Perfect comfort food to see you through the Autumn.

Please send in your Brambly apple recipes to SurreyK.  They would be much appreciated.

Send your Brambly apple recipes to SurreyK.

Emma xxx