Warm and comforting, but not too heavy, this is the perfect autumn pud!
The sharpness of the cooking apples cuts through the sweet creaminess of the bread, and adds a welcome contrast. What I love about this recipe is how adaptable it is: you can add all sorts of other ingredients if you like, such as a handful of raisins or sultanas, a bitter-marmalade glaze, and toasted pecans or hazelnuts.
The sky's the limit, depending on your personal taste – but I've decided to keep this version simple. The brioche rolls and apples are the stars of show, sweetened only with maple syrup.
I've used a vegan custard powder to make my custard base, which is a mix of cornflour, natural flavourings and annatto, which is made using the seeds of the achiote tree native to Brazil and Mexico. But if you like, you can simply use cornflour or starch, and add a small pinch of turmeric to create that gorgeous rich yellow hue.
SERVES:
06-08
