Blaeberry and Apple Cake

Blueberries are known as Blaeberries in Scotland. We forage for blaeberries when they are in season, and you can now also buy Scottish blueberries, which are grown commercially in Aberdeenshire.

Ingredients

• 3 eating apples

• 200g blueberries or wild blaeberries

• 140g butter

• 140g caster sugar

• 140g plain flour

• 3 teaspoons baking powder

Method

1. Line an ANTA baking dish with damp baking parchment.

2. Preheat the oven to 160°C.

3. Wash the apples, then chop them into small pieces, removing the cores but leaving the skins on.

4. Spread the chopped apples over the base of the baking dish.

5. Beat the butter and sugar together until soft and creamy.

6. Add the flour and baking powder and mix until combined.

7. Spread the mixture evenly over the apples.

8. Scatter the blueberries or wild blaeberries over the top.

9. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.

10. Serve warm with cream as a dessert, or cold with a cup of tea or coffee.