In this recipe, pecans add crunch to the sweet streusel topping. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) ½ recipe basic crust 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice Pinch of salt 7-8 medium firm ripe pears, peeled, cored and cut into small cubes 55 g (2 oz) plain flour 85 g (3 oz) light brown sugar 55 g…
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This American classic has been popular since it first appeared in The Fannie Farmer Cookbook. Ingredients: (Serves 8) ½ recipe basic crust 2 tablespoons plain flour 170 g/6 oz light brown sugar 3 large eggs 340 g/12 oz golden syrup 28 g/1 oz unsalted butter, melted and cooled 2 teaspoons vanilla essence Pinch of salt…
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The biscuits can be easily crushed in a food processor but if you don’t have one, just put them into a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 115 g/4 oz margarine 225 g/8 oz chocolate digestive biscuits, finely crushed 675 g/1 lb full-fat cream cheese 175 g/6 oz caster sugar…
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This oozy dessert is begging to be served with lashings of real vanilla ice cream and is at its very best eaten warm from the oven. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) 175 g/6 oz plain flour, sifted 28 g/1 oz cocoa powder 140 g/5 oz unsalted butter, cubed 40 g/1½ oz ground almonds 40 g/1½ oz icing…
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These deliciously rich and sticky brownies are ideal for a picnic or day out. Ingredients: (Makes 10) 225 g/8 oz plain chocolate 140 g/5 oz unsalted butter 2 eggs 140 g/5 oz caster sugar Few drops vanilla extract 55 g/2 oz self-raising flour, sifted 115 g/4 oz pecans, chopped 115 g/4 oz white chocolate, roughly…
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