Tag Archives: flaked almonds

Dutch apple cake

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

The apple harvest has been fantastic this year and I like to take a nice cake with me when I am on grandson-sitting duty so I hope you enjoy this one. This is a loaf cake but you could make … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy Almond Apple Crumble

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Nothing says autumn Sunday lunch like an apple crumble for dessert! Everyone has their own favourite recipe but I think you’ll love this way of making it. I combine a mixture of fluffy cooking apples and crisper dessert apples topped … Continue reading →

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Apricot and chocolate almond cake

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

When fresh apricots are in season, the pairing of almonds and chocolate in this delicious sponge dessert is simply perfect. Serve with creme fraÎche or vanilla ice cream on the side and/or a compote of fresh apricots baked in the oven … Continue reading →

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Plum and almond galette

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is a super-easy crowd-pleasing dessert or afternoon tea treat that uses basic store-cupboard ingredients and seasonal fruit. A shop-bought puff pastry base is topped with a ready-rolled marzipan filling, fresh plums and flaked almonds, baked in the oven in … Continue reading →

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