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It’s Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, and fans are gearing up to celebrate. Reader, if you’re one of them, join us as we explore her enduring legacy

■ Makes 12 ■ Prep 20 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 20 mins 500g block all-butter puff pastryplain flour, for dusting1 egg, beatenyour favourite filling, such asprawn cocktail, potato curryor crumbled feta

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Kirsty is Head of Gardens at Balmoral Castle and is a presenter on BBC2’s Beechgrove Garden Bob is an organic gardener and a radio presenter, as well as the author of dozens of gardening books A keen