This is a crumbly, broken up state of affairs, but the combination of melt- in- the- mouth pastry and sharp apples makes a moment for you and whoever you're feeding. If it's elderly friends or family, they will be transported back to times when life moved at a gentle pace. The young ones will wonder why they don't eat more pies. Cook for pudding after a classic Sunday lunch orafternoon tea after a lazy walk.....