Dessert in a jar

Boiling is where the ingredients are submerged in water and boiled at a fairly rapid heat (nearly 100°C). Due to the high temperature, the liquid is bubbling vigorously, turning to steam and reducing,

With cosy season just around the corner, try one of these tempting treats that taste as good as they look

SERVES 6-8 PREP 35 mins plus 2 hrs cooling COOK 3 hrs 30 mins MORE EFFORT V 4 clementines or satsumas, peeled,pith removed and cut into thinrounds crosswise25g shelled pistachios, chopped25g dark choc

Ingredients (Makes 12) 200 g plain chocolate50 g unsalted butter225 g light or Genoa-style fruitcake, crumbled2 tsp mixed spice12 plastic lolly sticks50 g white chocolate chips25 g green coloured read

MAKES 1 large jar (10 servings) PREP 10 mins COOK 30 mins EASY V 100g mixed nuts (we used wholehazelnuts, pistachios, almondsand pecans)15 cardamom pods, or ½ tspground cardamom50ml vegetable oil100ml

Originating from the Isle of Sheppey, this traditional dessert is crowned by golden fruit from the orchard