2 Bramley apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
250g/9oz frozen blackberries
squeeze of lemon juice
25g/1oz plain flour
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú caster sugar
2 tbsp caster sugar
115g/4oz caster sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 nutmeg, grated
1 vanilla pod, split lengthways
6 biscuits, such as gingernuts, soaked in a splash of brandy or whisky (optional)
40g/1½oz softened butter, for greasing
4 medium free-range eggs, separated
175ml/6fl oz milk