Autumn means blackberries and apples. . . . . .

In the early 1950's, Great Britain still had a lot of 

post-war food rationing, however imported fruits and 

vegetables were starting to appear along with more 

seasonal local items. 

As a child, I recall the hedgerows around the fields being 

rife with fat, juicy blackberries at this time of year.  

With money short, we were sent out with a basket, 

an old damp flannel (wash cloth to Americans) for our 

soon-to-be deeply stained fingers, reminded to watch for 

cars (very few), and farm tractors in the lanes, and told 

to come home with a nice load of berries for 'pudding'. . .

and not to eat too many along the way!

Apples were plentiful once orchards were being better 

maintained again.

Although my mum made a scrumptious classic blackberry 
and apple tart, I'm still enjoying the ease and speed of 
rustling up a galette for a quick dessert. I've just 
about given up making my own crust and decided store-bought 
makes life much easier and they are really quite good.

With a box of chilled pie crusts (they come two to 
a package) kept in the refrigerator, and whatever fresh 
fruits you enjoy, this has to be quite a nutritious 
way to eat dessert, and personally I love cooked fruit 
rather than raw. Just don't overload it 
with sugar, only a wee bit required as all fruits are 
naturally sweet. 
This blackberry and apple version is perfect for autumn, 
as is the gorgeous plum one I showed HERE a few months 
back - with easy directions.
  

Today I'm cutting up one of these golden pumpkins to 

oven roast along with shallots and fresh herbs from the 

autumn garden. Will let you know how it turns out.