Add the vanilla, mandarin peel and nutmeg to the milk and cream in a heavy based saucepan. Gently heat the mixture until it is shivering on top — just before it starts to completely boil.

Chill in refrigerator for about 30 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, corn starch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix. Cut apple into quarters. Peel away skin, cut away center and slice apple ...