They smell of the forest, of summer, and bring back all the memories we’d like to keep… I’m sure many of you still have frozen blueberries tucked away in the freezer. This recipe works just as well with fresh or frozen wild blueberries, or blueberries.
A delightful lattice-topped blueberry pie inspired by the classic American favourite. It’s filled with plenty of juicy blueberries (or blueberries can be substituted with cultivated blueberries) and encased in perfectly buttery shortcrust pastry. In hot weather, remember
A comforting winter dessert, perfect for the time of year when apples are one of the few locally grown fruits still in season. It’s quick to prepare and, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, makes an elegant and delicious dessert.
Another beautiful rose-inspired bake, this time made with ready-made puff pastry. Buttery puff pastry (look for an all-butter version), sweet marzipan and delicate apple “petals” create these stunning apple roses. They can be assembled in advance and stored in the fridge
If you love the combination of apples and maple syrup, you’re in for a real treat :). This delicately creamy cheesecake has a distinct maple flavour and is topped with delicious, lightly caramelised apples. With its quick biscuit base, it’s a wonderful autumn dessert.
This nutty poppy seed cake is one of the most delicious vegan poppy seed cakes you’ll ever try. More importantly, it’s perfect for anyone with food intolerances, as it’s made without eggs, dairy or gluten. It’s everything a great poppy seed cake should be – packed with
A classic blueberry cake that’s an essential part of blueberry season. This is the kind of cake that tastes like summer – soft, buttery, filled with juicy blueberries and topped with a crisp, golden crumble. It’s simple to make, yet both beautiful and delicious :).
A blueberry crumble slice that’s absolutely delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The base and topping are made from the same rich, buttery crumble dough, with plenty of juicy blueberries packed in between. A lovely alternative
A simple and speedy tart: just 3 minutes of preparation plus baking time! The only requirement is having a good-quality ready-made puff pastry in the fridge (fresh or frozen, but preferably made with butter rather than margarine). I like to buy good-quality fresh
Apple and orange cake with cinnamon is delicious and quick to make. The addition of orange gives this simple apple cake a completely new dimension and makes it anything but ordinary ;). I like to serve it with crème anglaise.
A simple upside-down peach and raspberry cake inspired by the blog’s Melba series – including the favourite summer peach and raspberry pavlova cake and the no-bake peach cheesecake. This cake is delicate, enriched with ground almonds and made with buttermilk
Sometimes the simplest bakes are the best. A light and fluffy gooseberry cake topped with a little crumble and a dusting of icing sugar… perhaps a little old-fashioned, but still absolutely delicious :). Highly recommended!
A wonderful almond tart with gooseberries – absolutely everyone was delighted with its flavour :). Crisp, buttery pastry, tart gooseberries and an aromatic almond cream (known as frangipane) create a combination that’s hard to resist. A must-bake for every
Quick and easy yoghurt muffins with gooseberries and a sugar topping. The addition of Greek yoghurt makes the muffins exceptionally soft and helps them stay fresh for longer, while the slightly tart gooseberries perfectly balance their sweetness. Delicious served warm
What happens when you add grated marzipan to an ordinary cake? Magic. A delicious, moist cake with gooseberries and marzipan. The marzipan keeps the cake wonderfully soft and tender, and gooseberries and almonds are always a perfect pairing :).
An unusual combination of cherries and almond amaretti biscuits in a simple butter cake. This cherry cake is easy to make and requires very little effort. The amaretti biscuits and almond liqueur give it a unique flavour and aroma. A perfect recipe for a summer
A combination of moist, fluffy and delicate coconut cake with apples and coconut icing. A true gem among simple butter cakes! The ingredients are easy to find – you can pick them up at your local shop, or perhaps you already have them in your pantry. The coconut
This poppy seed braid is a sweet, twisted yeast loaf filled with poppy seeds. It isn’t a traditional poppy seed roll (makowiec) – the filling is simply sweetened ground poppy seeds, so it can be served just like a challah: with your favourite jam or toasted and enjoyed