Saffron custard with caramelised apples

We must have been a great disappointment to our skipper on Solquest, Garth Wigston. In all the time we sailed, we were so focused on savoury food, we didn’t really cook dessert. Then we found out he has a very sweet tooth, so on our last night I decided to make amends. I cooked this dish in a cramped kitchen with what was at hand and it really was delicious. I’ve adjusted the recipe for those who have a whisk so the custard won’t be lumpy.