Toffee Apple Pie Filling

Serves

2 9" pies

Ingredients

1.	Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a moderate heat, and continue to cook until the butter starts to turn a golden brown
2.	Turn the heat down and stir in the flour to form a paste. The mixture will bubble and hiss furiously, so stir quickly to prevent burning
3.	Add the water, vanilla and sugar and stir in well and simmer until the sugar has fully melted
4.	Bring the mixture to a boil, and continue to cook until it starts to turn a rich golden caramel colour
5.	Reduce heat and add the chopped apples
6.	Leave to simmer for a few minutes until the apple begins to soften. You don't want to over cook as it will get cooked again in the pie
7.	Once cooled, you can fill your pie shell or crumble bowl. Alternatively, fill sealable freezer bags removing any remaining air, then store flat in the freezer until required