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Festive and fabulous: JR Ryall’s delicious Christmas baking recipes

Sweeten up your festive season with these recipes from Food&Wine’s pastry chef of the year

Apple snow is a fluffy sibling to apple purée. Picture: Cliodhna Prendergast

Apple purée and apple snow

Apple purée, or stewed apple, has gone somewhat out of fashion, though it remains one of life’s pleasures. It was once a staple dessert in most households in Ireland, usually served with cream, custard or ice cream.

Apple snow is a fluffy sibling to apple purée - the addition of whisked egg white makes it lovely and light. Serve it with very cold pouring cream, a sprinkle of dark muscovado ...