I wanted to use both apple cider and freshly grated apples to highlight that sweet, crisp, just-picked apple flavor. After a few attempts with dense results, I finally perfected the recipe!

The Hairy Bikers' Bramley apple pie recipe will help you perfect your pastry. A deep pie dish is essential for fitting in as many hot, fluffy apples as you can. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

There’s a saying in Yorkshire that ‘apple pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze’. I couldn’t agree more – tangy, salty cheese and sweet apple go beautifully together.