Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Ensuring the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
• • Keeping the butter soft (not melted) when making the almond cream to avoid curdling.
• • Piping the almond cream evenly so the apple slices sit flat.
• • Baking until a clean knife test; under‑baking leads to a soggy centre.

Safety Warnings

• • Handle the hot oven and baking pan with oven mitts.
• • Melted butter is hot; pour slowly to avoid burns.
• • Use a sharp knife carefully when peeling and slicing apples.