Take the shortcut to cheesecake heaven by using a readymade sponge base. Ingredients For the cheesecake 23cm/9in ready-made sponge base 200g/7oz caster sugar 1 lemon, zest and juice only 4 tbsp cornflour 850g/1lb 14oz full-fat …
Best served still warm from the oven, scones are a classic teatime treat and are so easy to make. Ingredients For the jam 500g/1lb 2oz jam sugar 1 lemon, juice only 500g/1lb 2oz strawberries For …
Pleasantly surprise your guests when cutting into this meringue topped fruity gateaux that has the appearance of an iced fruit cake. Ingredients For the strawberry jam 550g/1lb 4oz jam sugar with added pectin 1 lemon, …
Ingredients For the tempura vegetable oil, for deep-frying 50g/2oz plain flour 50g/2oz cornflour pinch salt 75-110ml/3-4fl oz ginger ale 4 figs, halved lengthways 75-110ml/3-4fl oz sparkling water 12 strawberries For the crème brûlée 125ml/4½fl oz …
This cake is so simple and totally delicious. Making it with homemade jam makes it extra special. Ingredients For the jam 500g/1lb 2oz jam sugar 1 lemon, zest and juice 500g/1lb 2oz fresh strawberries, hulled, …
James Martin bakes a traditional English tea bread enriched with lard, sugar, spices and dried fruit. Ingredients For the cake 225g/8oz sultanas 90g/3½oz lard, plus 1 tbsp extra for greasing 125g/4½oz light muscovado sugar 2 …