Apple and Cinnamon Scones (GF)
Makes: 6-8
What better way to celebrate National Cream Tea Day than with some indulgent gluten-free apple and cinnamon scones. Whether you prefer to put the cream on first, followed by the jam as in Devon or the jam on first followed by the cream as in Cornwall, they taste delicious either way!
Ingredients:
225g / 8oz gluten-free self-raising flour
¼ tsp salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
50g / 2oz butter, chilled and cubed
25g / 1oz golden caster sugar
½ Bramley apple, peeled, cored ...
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Pear, Cranberry and Ginger Stewed Fruit Compote (GF)
Makes: 4 Portions
Stewed fruit compote is great to have on hand as its versatility means you can serve it with yogurt or porridge for breakfast or over ice cream for an after-tea treat as featured in The Guardian last weekend. I used pears and cranberries which are both in season at the moment. Apples would also work well.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
50ml / 2fl oz water
50g / 2oz caster sugar
2 teaspoons stem ginger, finely chopped
½ vanilla pod, sliced lengthways
½ ...
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Apple and Pistachio Crumble Ice Cream (GF)
Makes: 6 Ice Cream Portions
I love the flavour combination of apples and the nutty crunch from the pistachio nuts. We have enjoyed these as a treat by big kids and little one's too! Great for children's parties too as they can be made in advance. Why not try serving in a chocolate cup to make a funky, entirely edible dessert? WARNING:Things may get messy!
Ingredients:
2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and diced
Dash of water
1 teaspoon soft brown sugar, heaped
225ml / 8fl oz full ...
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