Brian Maule

Chef

Brian Maule is the Chef-proprietor of Chardon d'Or, an award-winning restaurant that has been serving gourmet food for the past five years. He prides himself on offering fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere with discreet but friendly service.

Brian refined his craft in the culinary capital of Lyon, then as Head Chef at the Roux brothers' 2 Michelin star restaurant, Le Gavroche, in London, before returning to Glasgow to set up Le Chardon d'Or with the full backing of Albert Roux.

Apple crumble

Brian Maule: Chef

Ingredients: serves 4
Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4.
2. Peel, core and slice the apples into a pan then add the water, brown sugar and grated lemon rind.
3. Cover and cook gently until the apples are soft.
4. Once cooked, turn into a greased pie dish.
5. Rub the butter or margarine into the flour, add the sugar and ground ginger and mix well.
6. Sprinkle this mixture over the apple and press down lightly.
7. Cook in a moderate oven until golden brown.

Serve:
When cooked sprinkle with caster sugar and serve with cream or custard.