620g/1lb 6oz (approx. 5) Braeburn apples (or a firm red eating apple that bakes well without going mushy)
2 tbsp crab apple jelly, apricot jam or apple jelly, to glaze
200g/7oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
120²µ/4¼´Ç³ú caster sugar
1 tbsp caster sugar
75²µ/2â…”o³ú caster sugar
10²µ/â…“o³ú demerara sugar
40²µ/1½´Ç³ú ground almonds
20²µ/¾´Ç³ú honey
icing sugar for dusting (optional)
30g/1oz rum-soaked raisins
large pinch of fine salt
large pinch sea salt flakes
190g/6¾oz cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus extra (softened) for greasing
80²µ/2¾´Ç³ú cream cheese
300ml/½ pint double cream
80²µ/2¾´Ç³ú egg yolk
400ml/14fl oz whole milk
1 egg, beaten, for the egg wash
20ml/â…“fl oz rum