Recipe Tip: Veiled Peasant Girl

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Put the bread cubes and walnuts in a pan with the butter and cook over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.

2. Step 2

   Meanwhile, peel, core and chop the apples and pears and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning.

3. Step 3

   Cook the fruit in a pan with a dash of water, the cinnamon, cloves, 1 tablespoon caster sugar and 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar. Stir occasionally until the apples break down, 10–15 minutes. Leave to cool.

4. Step 4

   To make the topping, mix the curd cheese and the remaining sugar and vanilla sugar in a bowl.

5. Step 5

   In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the curd mixture.

6. Step 6

   To serve, layer the bread and nuts (save some chopped nuts to garnish) and the stewed fruit in serving glasses. Top with the cream and sprinkle over the reserved nuts.

7. Step 7

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8. Step 8

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9. Step 9

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10. Step 10

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11. Step 11

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