2. Roll out the pastry and line a 24cm/10 inch flan tin. Spread the mincemeat over the pastry.

3. Peel and finely slice the apples and mix with 50g/2oz of the sugar and the allspice. Arrange over the mincemeat.

4. In a bowl, rub the butter into the flour  until it resembles fine breadcrumbs then mix in the remaining sugar and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the apples.

5. Place the flan on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 190C, 375F, Gas mark 5 and bake for a further 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

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