6 Braeburn apples, peeled, cored and sliced
4 tbsp apricot jam, warmed
50–60²µ/1¾–2¼´Ç³ú caster sugar
fresh nutmeg, to grate
1 vanilla pod, seeds only
120²µ/4½´Ç³ú crème fraîche
400g/14oz crème fraîche, to serve
2 free-range eggs
80ml/2¾fl oz full-fat milk
100ml/3½fl oz calvados or Somerset apple cider brandy