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Recipes using fruit

Grandma’s Gooseberry Upside-down Cake Recipe

Recipe for Grandma's Gooseberry Upside-down Cake. For the very best way to eat gooseberries do try this family recipe. Great served with ice-cream.

Grape Pudding Recipe

Recipe for Grape Pudding. A delicious desert that works well with most soft fruits. Enough for 4 to 6 people and lovely served with custard.

Apple & Cape Gooseberry Sauce Recipe

Recipe for Apple and Cape Gooseberry Sauce. The Raspberry vinegar is optional but it does add to the fruity sweet and sourness.

Rhubarb Mousse Recipe

Recipe for Rhubarb Mousse. A very easy to make sweet-tart creamy dessert that is eaten chilled.

Cranachan Recipe – Scottish Whisky Laced Raspberry Dessert

Recipe for Cranachan. A traditional Scottish Whisky Laced Raspberry Dessert that is absolutely delicious! Very rich so a little goes a long way.

Spiced Apple Cake Recipe

Recipe for Spiced Apple Cake. Easy to make but really impressive. The spices and the apple keep the cake moist and it will last for at least 4 days in foil.

Sweet Orange and Chilli Chutney Recipe

An easy recipe for Sweet Orange and Chilli Chutney which gives a clever balance of the orange sweetness and chilli heat in this unusual chutney

Tangerine Jelly Marmalade Recipe

Recipe for Tangerine Jelly Marmalade. Makes about 5 lbs (2.3 kg) of marmalade. A lovely smooth breakfast marmalade, wonderful on hot buttered toast

Old English Marmalade Recipe

Recipe for Old English Marmalade. Makes about 6 lbs (2.7 kg) of marmalade. The traditional marmalade to accompany a great British breakfast's toast.

Lime Marmalade Recipe

Recipe for Lime Marmalade. Makes about 6 lbs (2.7 kg) of marmalade. A sharp flavoured breakfast marmalade to wake you and your tastebuds up in a morning.

Lemon Marmalade Recipe

Recipe for a thick Lemon Marmalade. Makes about 6 lbs (2.7 kg) of marmalade. A fresh breakfast marmalade that makes a change from orange.

Chunky Seville Orange Marmalade Recipe

Recipe for Chunky Seville Orange Marmalade. Makes about 6 lbs (2.7 kg) of marmalade. A variation on the traditional marmalade with more body than most.

Seville Orange Marmalade Recipe

Recipe for Seville Orange Marmalade. Makes about 6 lbs (2.7 kg) of marmalade. The traditional breakfast marmalade

Lime Curd Recipe

Recipe for Lime Curd. Great on bread or toast but don't forget traditional curd tarts - they may not be fashionable but they are still delicious.

Apricot Curd Recipe

Recipe for Apricot Curd. Easily makes 2 lb (900 g) of Apricot Curd. A gentle fruit curd with the subtle apricot flavour. Works well as a cake filling

Suet-Free Mincemeat Recipe

Recipe for Suet-Free Mincemeat. An alternative filling for the Christmas classic - mince pies. Smells absolutely fabulous, enjoy.

Sweet Pepper Relish Recipe

Recipe for Sweet Pepper Relish. Lovely mixed with cream cheese and spread on crackers or used as a glaze for pork and chicken.

Easy Pumpkin Chutney Recipe 2 A Variation Pumpkin Chutney

Easy Pumpkin Chutney Recipe. Makes about 20 jars of Pumpkin Chutney! Goes with almost all cold meats, cheeses and curries. This variation works very well

Cranberry Chutney Recipe

Recipe for Cranberry Chutney. Chutneys make fantastic presents because they improve with age and go brilliantly with Christmas cheeses and cold meats.

Spiced Plum Chutney Recipe

Recipe for Spiced Plum Chutney. Makes a lovely Christmas gift and, if you're not a huge fan of jams, a good way to use up some plums to good result.

Wheat-Free Apple Layer Cake Recipe

Recipe for Wheat-Free Apple Layer Cake. A low-fat, moist cake using soya and rice flours. Nice served as a pudding with soya yoghurt.

Rhubarb Tart Recipe

Recipe for Rhubarb Tart. Serve with custard or cream/ice-cream. Enough for 4 people.

Rhubarb Crumble Recipe

Traditional standard recipe for Rhubarb Crumble. Serve with custard, cream or ice-cream. Enough for 4 people.

Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Recipe for Lemon Meringue. Serves 4. Can be eaten hot or cold. There are loads of lemon meringue pie recipes on the net but this is the only one for us

Fruit Roll Recipe – Soft Fruit Swiss Roll Dessert

Recipe for Fruit Roll dessert. Like a Swiss roll but using a plain sponge and soft fruit with a fruit sauce. Delightful with a dollop of whipped cream.

Sweet Potato, Apple & Ham Bake Recipe

Recipe for Sweet Potato, Apple and Ham Bake. Serves 4. Ideal for a cold winter's night. An unusual sweet savoury dish to British tastes but delicious anyway

Carrot Jam Recipe

Recipe for Carrot Jam. Makes about 3 lbs (1.4 kg) of jam. The brandy is optional but does preserve the jam for longer.

Apple & Rosemary Jelly Recipe

Recipe for Apple & Rosemary Jelly. Makes about 3 lbs (1.4 kg) of Apple & Rosemary Jelly. A few drops of green food colouring can be added during cooking.

Mushroom Chutney Recipe

Easy to make recipe for Mushroom Chutney. Makes about 4 lbs (1.8 kg) of Mushroom Chutney which is delicious and won't last long on the shelf!!

Spiced Red Cabbage & Apple Recipe

Easy to make recipe for Spiced Red Cabbage with Apple. Goes really well with good quality pork sausages or bacon chops and a baked potato for a filling meal

Microwave Citrus Marmalade Recipe

Recipe for Microwave Citrus Marmalade. Makes about 3 cups. Microwaves are ideal for making smaller quantities of jams and marmalades quickly.

Savoury Topped Cod Recipe

Recipe for Savoury Topped Cod. Can also be used with haddock. The savoury topping keeps the dish moist The combination of vegetables and cheese works well.

Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche Recipe

Easy and fast recipe for Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche. Enough for 4 people. Can be eaten either hot or cold. Serve with a crisp green salad.

Mediterranean Tuna Quiche Recipe

Easy and quick recipe for Mediterranean Tuna Quiche. Enough for 4 people. Can be eaten either hot or cold. Serve with a crisp green salad.

Tomato & Olive Rice Recipe

This Tomato & Olive Rice Recipe makes 4 good helpings. A meal in itself or to accompany some meat in a meal. Suitable for vegetarians (without meat!)

French Beans with Sour Cream Recipe

Recipe for French Beans with Sour Cream. Can be made richer with the use of double cream or, for the calorie conscious, with yoghurt. Makes 4 good helpings.

Grape Conserve with Port Recipe

Recipe for Grape Conserve with Port. Makes about 2½ lbs( 1.125 kg) of conserve. It makes a lovely gift if you can bring yourself to give it away!

Peach Conserve with Brandy Recipe

Recipe for Peach Conserve with Brandy. Makes about 5 lbs (2.3 kg) of conserve. A lovely gift.

Rhubarb and Orange Jam Recipe

Recipe for Rhubarb and Orange Jam. An unusual jam, oranges being more associated with marmalade, but it works well. Makes about 5 lbs (2.5 kg) of jam.

Avocado Soup Recipe

A very easy recipe for Avocado Soup. A wonderful summer soup served chilled. No cooking whatsoever involved. Makes enough for 4 people.

Teacakes Recipe

Recipe for Teacakes. A delightful current bun, cut in half and toasted then either just buttered or butter and jam.

Chelsea Buns Recipe

Easy and straightforward recipe for Chelsea Buns. Perfect served lightly buttered whilst still warm. Makes 6 to 8 buns.

Bath Buns Recipe

Recipe for Bath Buns. The sugar syrup, sprinkled with coarse sugar, give these buns a nice crunch. Makes 8 Bath Buns.

Currant Bread Recipe

Easy to make recipe for Currant Bread that makes 2 x 1 lb (450 g) loaves. If it does get a bit stale, makes a wonderful toast especially with butter and jam

Baked Stuffed Lettuce Recipe

This Baked Stuffed Lettuce Recipe serves 4 as a starter. Best served warm as a light supper dish or as a follow on to soup for a more substantial meal

Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe

Recipe for Brussels Sprout Salad. Yes really - a salad based on sprouts! Properly prepared and cooked, they can taste really well as this dish proves.

Fruit Tart Recipe

Recipe for Fruit Tart. If bottled fruit is used, drain well before using and omit the sugar. Can be eaten on its own or as a dessert with whipped cream.

Open Fruit Tart Recipe

Easy and simple recipe for Open Fruit Tart. Serves at least 4. Can be made with a wide variety of fresh fruits from strawberries to apples.

Fruit Pie Recipe

Recipe for Fruit Pie. Any fresh, bottled or tinned fruit may be used. Makes a lovely dessert. Serve with whipped cream or custard.

Flan of Fruit Pastry Recipe

Recipe for Flan of Fruit Pastry. Nice if decorated with glace fruit or nuts and served with whipped cream! Serves 4.

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