Ruby-speckled loaf

Bursting with juicy sweetness, these tray bakes bring a taste of summer with their jewelled fruit enveloped in gold

Nothing beats the sweet, sun-ripened flavour of seasonal tomatoes. Whether they’re roasted, raw or simmered into sauces, they can add vibrancy and depth to so many dishes. At their peak, tomatoes need

Serves 4 Prep time 10 min Cook time 20 min • 10 small figs • Squeeze lemon juice • 1 tsp caster sugar • 4 tbsp mascarpone to serve For the crumble top • 4 fig rolls • 50g plain flour • 20g soft brown

■ Makes 12-15 ■ Prep 40 mins plus cooling, chilling and 1 hr setting ■ Cook 15 mins unbaked dough only 175g softened butter, plusextra for the tin100g golden caster sugar250g plain flour, plus extrafo

Nicola trained as a pastry chef at some of the best places in the business, including Dominique Ansel and Little Bread Pedlar. She’s also worked with modern legend Yotam Ottolenghi and her 2024 debut

SERVES 6-8 PREP 20 mins plus chilling COOK 30 mins EASY V 400g blueberries2 tbsp cornflour1 lemon, juiced½ tsp ground cinnamon50g golden caster sugar2 tbsp ground almonds2 tbsp flaked almonds1 egg, be