Tesco has been named the British Apple Grocery store of the 12 months 2024, by British Apple & Pears Restricted (BAPL), the grower affiliation. Over the yr, the grocery store offered 26,705 tonnes of British apples, the equal of 192 million1 particular person apples. That’s virtually 22,000 apples per hour, or six each second.
The award recognises the highest retailer of British-grown apples throughout the yr (September 2023 – August 2024, inclusive). Because the British public’s love for the fruit continues, Tesco shares some easy recipes and perception into the nation’s favorite varieties.
Ashwin Prasad, Tesco’s chief business officer, stated: “From British orchards to our tables, our clients love scrumptious home-grown apples. We’re proud to work with British growers to offer the nation with extra apples than another grocery store. Whether or not it’s having fun with one as a easy wholesome snack, as a part of a packed lunch on the go, or making a basic crumble to get pleasure from with family members, apples have a particular place in our hearts and in our kitchens.”
Tesco’s hottest apple varieties embrace the Gala and the Braeburn. This yr the grocery store launched the Household Bag (1.5kg apples) which included barely bigger apples to assist British farmers utilise extra of the crop, and for patrons to get pleasure from a bigger fruit, that are additionally nice for utilizing within the kitchen.
Ali Capper, government chair of BAPL, stated: “Congratulations to Tesco on this achievement, it’s nice to see their assist for British growers. This yr’s crop is wanting good and we’re hopeful that each one UK supermarkets proceed to work onerous to advertise British apples and pears to their buyers.”
Tesco Apple Recipe Inspiration
Air-fryer apple crumble recipe
With a crisp golden topping and candy fruity filling, this air-fryer apple crumble is one of the best ways to heat up as we head in direction of winter. Made with simply 5 elements, this comforting pudding is tremendous simple to make.
Components
- 900g peeled, cored and roughly chopped Bramley apples
- 4 tsp floor cinnamon
- 40g demerara sugar, plus an additional 2 tbsp for the apple filling
- 100g unsalted butter
- 200g plain flour
- single cream, to serve (non-obligatory)
Technique
- Put 900g peeled, cored and roughly chopped Bramley apples in a 2ltr (20cm) firm-based cake tin (or line the air-fryer with foil and place the apples in a mixing bowl). Pour over 2 tbsp water, then sprinkle over 2 tsp floor cinnamon and a couple of tbsp demerara sugar; toss effectively. Air-fry at 180°C for 10 minutes. Stir effectively, then cook dinner for an additional 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, in a mixing bowl, rub 100g unsalted butter into 200g plain flour till the combination resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in 2 tsp floor cinnamon and 40g demerara sugar. Tip the crumble onto the cooked apples and stage, ensuring it covers the apples. Air-fry for an additional 10 minutes till pale golden. Serve heat, with single cream, in the event you like.
Tip: Swap the butter with a dairy-free different and the flour with a gluten-free possibility, in the event you like.
