Yoghurt is the twist in this blueberry pie that will keep you coming back or more. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 1 recipe basic crumb crust 1 sachet powdered gelatine 3 tablespoon water 235 ml/8 fl oz whipping cream 475 ml/16 fl oz whole-milk vanilla yoghurt 55 g/2 oz caster sugar 310 g/11 oz fresh blueberries Method:…
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Make this tropical-flavored pie on a cold day and watch your winter blues disappear. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 1 recipe basic crust 1 large fresh pineapple, cut into ½ inch/1.5 cm chunks (455 g/1 lb total) 170 g/6 oz fresh mango, cut into ½ inch/1.5 cm chunks 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 40 g/1½ oz plain…
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Take advantage of fresh wild blueberries abundant in late summer to make this delicious pie. You can also use frozen wild blueberries from your supermarket. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 1 recipe cinnamon crust variation 115 g/4 oz light brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon cinnamon 28 g/1 oz plain flour 600 g/1 lb 5…
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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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Nothing says summer like the cherry pie. A must try recipe. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 1 recipe basic crust 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 2 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca or cornstarch (cornflour) Zest and juice of 1 lemon 680 g/1½ lb stoned fresh or frozen sweet cherries Method: Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6. Mix the…
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This light and tart pie is the perfect way to end a special meal. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) ½ recipe basic crust 225 g/8 oz granulated sugar 35 g/1¼ oz cornstarch (cornflour) Pinch of salt 285 ml/10 fl oz warm water 60 ml/2 fl oz fresh lemon juice Zest from 1 lemon 3 large egg yolks,…
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This super shortcrust pastry melts in the mouth. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 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 sugar 1 egg yolk 2-3 tablespoons cold water 900 g/2 lb ripe peaches 55 g/2 oz caster sugar…
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Don’t be fooled by the name of this wonderful confection. It’s actually a cake, layered with thick vanilla custard and topped with a melting chocolate ganache. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 3 eggs 140 g/5 oz self-raising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract…
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