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Caramel oranges

Caramel oranges Granny’s top Sunday pudding (with strawberry jelly & ice cream!). INGREDIENTS Serves 6 6 oranges (1 per person if making for more) 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp brandy, cointreau or whatever you have (optional) 150ml water 115g granulated sugar...

Valentine chocolate brownies

Valentine chocolate brownies Chocolate brownies with white chocolate chunks and embedded raspberry hearts….. INGREDIENTS Makes 20 large squares 275g dark chocolate 275g unsalted butter 500g caster sugar 6 eggs 225g plain flour 1 tsp vanilla essence 200g white...

Mince pies

Mince pies Once you make some you won’t be able to eat bought ones again. They are just different! INGREDIENTS Makes 12-16 For the pastry 175g plain flour 75g unsalted butter 25g icing sugar (plus a tsp for sprinkling) grated rind of 1 orange (optional) 1 egg...

Coffee cake

  Coffee cake     This always seems to be the most popular cake in any gathering. The best of many versions I have tried.   INGREDIENTS   Makes a 18cm cake 170g unsalted butter 170g caster sugar 170g plain flour 3 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon baking...

Millionaire’s shortbread

Millionaire’s shortbread I’ve tried so many versions but this one really gets the right consistency which you can cut into proper squares. Make sure you have lots of friends to share it with when you make it as they won’t last long… INGREDIENTS...