The World in Apple Dishes

Crumble Pie/Cobbler/Scones – United Kingdom

Step right across the pond and you’ve found yourself in that rainy – but still awesome – country where even the Queen puts some milk in her tea. While the rest of the world may not approve of their drinking choices, they do know a thing or two about apple dishes.

Divine crumble pie, the ever-impressive cobbler, mouthwatering scones, savory apple sauces you get to spread on biscuits – the UK sure knows how to handle their apples. The form doesn’t really matter that much – can an apple dessert go bad?

Mix in some saffron or throw in a handful of raisins and you’ve got yourself a dessert fit, for well, a queen.

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