Gooseberry flan

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I consider myself a cook who grows her ingredients rather than a gardener who cooks. Don’t ask me about roses or when to prune a clematis. I’m as lost as you are. But if I can eat it, I’m interested.

With its vibrant scarlet glistening dome of juice-soaked bread packed with seasonal soft fruits, summer pudding is one of the best British desserts. The pudding is Victorian, but it’s rather difficult

Bring all the beloved flavours of the classic tart together into a showstopping cake. Almond-rich sponges are sandwiched with black cherry conserve and finished with silky buttercream – just the thing

Makes 12Prep time 15 minCook time 30 minSpecialist kit 12-hole muffin tin;12 large paper muffin cases EASY SWAPS Raspberries or blackcurrants are great alternatives. • 250g cooked beetroot • 3 large e

Summer berries and floral-scented cream make for an elegant sweet. SERVES 4-6 READY IN 30 MINS ✱ 300g frozen blackberries,reserving a few to decorate ✱ 120g golden caster sugar ✱ 1tsp vanilla bean pas