INGREDIENTS

• 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb apples (I used Granny Smith)
• 130 g / ½ cup + 2 tbsp caster sugar OR 150 ml / ½ cup + 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 45 ml / 3 tbsp olive oil (mild tasting)
• 1-star anise
• 3 cardamom pods
• 1-2 cinnamon sticks (I used 2 Ceylon cinnamon sticks)
• ½ vanilla pod
• 1 tbsp brandy
• 400 g vegan puff pastry