Tag Archives: plums

Plum and frangipane cake

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I’ve been making a lot of cakes lately, either to take to my daughter who is nursing our new grandson and needs the calories or for my other half to take to share with his workmates. I love baking so … 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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Stone fruit yoghurt sundae

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

The real joy of late summer and early autumn cooking is waiting for the various berries and stone fruits to come into season. I just love plums, greengages and tangy fresh apricots (cooking apricots, rather than eating them raw, is … Continue reading →

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Roasted plum sorbet

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I do quite like Christmas pudding but after a massive and rich Christmas dinner, I can never face eating it. It would seem a shame not to finish off the best meal of the year without something delicious and festive … Continue reading →

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