1kg/2lb 4oz Bramley apples, peeled and roughly chopped
6 black figs, sliced
lemon juice, to taste (optional)
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú caster sugar
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú caster sugar (or to taste)
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú flaked almonds
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú ground almonds
200g/7oz icing sugar
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú unsalted butter
400g/14oz crème fraîche, to serve
2 free-range eggs, beaten
40g/1½oz free-range egg whites, lightly whisked
50ml/2fl oz apple juice