This recipe was developed exclusively for Seasonal Berries by Ryan Chetiyawardana, winner of The UK’s Best Barman 2009.
Shake all ingredients.
Double strain into a coupette.
Add sparkling water.
You don’t need to worry about buying fancy glasses for this favourite dessert, just recycle glass jars with nice lids,…
Serves 18
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 40-45 minutes
To decorate: 40 minutes
Ingredients
350 g (12 oz) soft…
Who can resist this Great British favourite especially when filled with softly whipped cream and home-grown juicy strawberries?
Serves 8…
Serve this cake warm from the oven with a spoonful of honey flavoured Greek yogurt, crème fraiche or ice cream…
These dainty little sponge cakes are filled with crème fraiche swirled with lemon curd and chopped strawberries, what’s not to…
Serve warm from the oven. Cheat and make these moreish almondy tarts with readymade pastry, don’t tell your friends and…
These are so quick and easy to mix together that they needn’t be kept just for a special breakfast, try…
Serves 8
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Chilling time: 3-4 hours
Ingredients
625g (1 lb 6oz) strawberries…
Ryan Chetiyawardana is fast establishing himself as one of the UK’s leading barmen. His contribution to Worship St Whistling Shop…
A festive twist.
Serves 6
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Standing time: ½ -1 hour
Ingredients
6 strawberries
Few drops angostura…
Modern twist on an old favourite.
Sometimes you just need a small dainty pud after a huge Christmas lunch. These…
Smart snack.
Transform those Christmas leftovers into a snack lunch with a little cafe chic.
Serves 2
Preparation time: 10…
Perfect with roast turkey.
Blackberries make a great British alternative for this colourful side dish.
Serves 6
Preparation time: 15…
Boxing Day lunch.
These smart looking pies are made with ‘cheats’ ingredients, a pack of chilled pastry, sausage meat and…
Quick assembly.
Make best use of seasonal blackberries with this gorgeous, tiramisu inspired pud. Easy to prep ahead and assemble…
Family favourite.
Few combinations are loved as much as raspberries and white chocolate.
Makes 10
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking…
Perfect for Sunday lunch.
Nothing spells the arrival of autumn like crumble – make the most of British blackberries with…
Comfort food.
Forget about steamed puddings that take hours, get the same comfort food factor from these individual ones that…
Like Granny used to make.
There’s something very nostalgic and rewarding making your own jam.
Makes: 6 jars
Preparation time:…
You have the jam…
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Serves 4
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time
Homemade chilli chutney gets a summery twist with the addition of British strawberries. Delicious served as a dipping sauce for…
Jelly never tasted this good. Packed with a fresh berry puree and delicately flavoured with a vanilla pod, this softly…
Making a hot soufflé is simpler than you think. This is essentially a sauce with whisked egg whites folded in.…
A quintessentially British version of the crème brulee and said to have originated from Trinity college, Cambridge. This delicious dessert…
Fresh, fruity and very easy to make. These delicious cupcakes are perfect for a Sunday tea or to pack into…
Lift party spirits with this light fruity punch. The cordial base is made with lightly poached, pureed strawberries in a…
Serves 1 (non-alcoholic)
10 blueberries, 75ml strong cooled earl grey tea, 40ml apple juice, 10ml elderflower cordial. Shake all ingredients…
Serves 6
A fabulous fizzy cocktail to welcome your party.
Ingredients
175g / 6oz blackberries
50g / 2oz caster sugar,…
Serves 1 (non-alcoholic)
Muddle 4-6 Strawberries in a shaker. Add 10ml Elderflower Cordial, 10ml Ginger Syrup, 10ml Fresh lemon juice,…
It’s easy to make your own ice lollies using fresh fruit and fresh fruit juice. You can also make two…
Strawberry & Blueberry Smoothie
50g (2oz) Strawberry
50g (2oz) Blueberries
1 Banana, cut into chunks
200ml Low Fat Yogurt
2…
A lighter summery version of the classic Italian coffee and mascarpone layered dessert.
Serves 4
Preparation time 20 minutes
Cost…
Who can resist a slice of homemade chocolate cake, especially when it is generously filled with white chocolate cream and…
Rather than a traditional Simnel cake made with dried fruit and marzipan, this version uses fresh raspberries, sliced pears and…
These dainty little cakes are crisp on the outside with a soft chewy macaroon centre. Fresh raspberries have been pressed…
Quick and easy. It doesn’t matter how old you are, everyone loves pancakes. Top with spoonfuls of yogurt if serving…
Valentine special
These wonderfully indulgent meringue hearts are sure to melt your Valentine’s heart. They have been piped into shape;…
To boost your vitamin C levels
Take the tops off 100g (4oz) or 7 medium strawberries
Add a 2cm piece…
Serves 1
Dip one slice of halved sliced white bread in
One beaten egg and 20 ml milk
Fry in…
Serves 6
A light desert with festive flair.
Ingredients
5 leaves gelatine
100ml /3 ½floz elderflower cordial
500ml / 18floz…
Makes 16
A sophisticated canapé to offer your guests on arrival. These are quick and easy to make and the…
Makes 2 x 450g/1lb jars
This tasty chutney can be prepared well in advance, and is a perfect compliment to…
A nursery-style pud but with an adult kick in the frothy custard topping. Make this at the very last minute…
Who can resist trifle? This lighter more modern version is made with Pimms soaked strawberries and topped with reduced fat…
Liven up your breakfast with our Seasonal Berries serving suggestions.
Adding berries to breakfasts…
Sprinkle some raspberries or a mix…
These are fun to make and decorate with small helpers. Perfect for Easter they can also be made into individual…
An eye-catching dessert that isn’t as tricky to make as it looks. For ice cream fans, omit the whipped cream…
Ingredients
300g Cadbury’s Bourneville
225g unsalted butter
200g Cadbury’s Dairy Milk, chopped
175g Blackberries
50g hazel nuts
75g self-raising flour…
Makes 16
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 45 minutes
Ingredients
150g wholemeal self-raising flour
100g oats
50g ground almonds…
Makes 24
Cost £3.21
Ingredients
Pastry
300g/ 10oz Plain flour 150g/6oz Butter, cut into cubes 50g/2oz Caster sugar Grated rind…
Makes about 12
Ingredients
500g plain flour
30g baking powder
85g caster sugar
85g butter, cut into cubes
300ml milk…
Blueberry Scones – Makes approx 8
50g Blueberries
175g (6oz) Self Raising Flour
55g (2oz) Oatbran
1 tsp baking powder…
Ingredients
25g (1oz)Chopped Hazelnuts
Warm Duck & Raspberry Salad – Serves 4
4 duck Breasts
175g (6z) Rocket Leaves
100g…
Makes 24 tarts
A delicate and creamy take on traditional mince pies.
Ingredients
For the pastry
225g / 8oz plain…
Refreshingly simple and easy to make.
Makes 1 litre (13/4 pints)
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: overnight
Ingredients
250…
Chances are butterfly cakes are one of those first few recipes that you learnt to cook so why not enjoy…
This extra special dessert can also double up as a birthday cake with some indoor sparklers or birthday candles pressed…
If you remember and loved those milk jellies of childhood made with a can of evaporated milk then this grown…
Short of time but want to make a pud for a Saturday supper or Sunday lunch? This can be quickly…
Lisa Faulkner’s Healthy breakfast
I’ve had this recipe for years, it was given to me by a friend of my…
There are moments when all you crave is something extra light after a filling main course. These jellies can be…
Perfect supper finale
Homemade petite fours will wow your friends, but they are incredibly easy to make.
Simply dip small…
Chilean Wisdom is a delicious cocktail Ryan created, using a few more unusual ingredients like pepper and fennel seeds. All…
A little bit decadent.
Serves 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Standing time: 24 hours
Ingredients
225 g (8 oz.) strawberries,…
Fun for parties.
Vodka glasses needn’t be just for drinking from, fill with this delicious softly set, fruity vodka jelly…
Smart finger food.
Serve these instead of a starter with drinks on Christmas day. They taste great hot from the…
Christmas lunch for four.
For a small Christmas gathering or special Sunday lunch try this alternative.
Serves 4
Preparation time:…
Quick assembly.
This has to be one of the simplest and most impressive puds when you have large groups of…
Speedy roast.
Look out for boneless lamb leg joints, it speeds up roasting and makes carving simple.
Serves 4
Preparation…
Quick and easy.
Want a smart but easy pud to serve to friends then this is it and it looks…
Rustic charm.
You don’t need a fancy tin to make this pie in, just an ordinary baking sheet.
Serves 6…
A delicious and easy way to transform a bottle of prosecco into something light, fresh and extra special.
Serves 6…
This jam is also a real treat at breakfast time, served over your toast or crumpets.
Makes 6 -10 assorted…
Mackerel is sustainable, widely available, surprisingly cheap and even more importantly is a good source of the healthy omega 3…
A great dessert to serve after a summer barbecue. You don’t have to be a child to love eating an…
A wonderfully refreshing and decadent dessert for fancy summer parties. This can be made in advance then served scooped into…
Incredibly quick and easy to blitz together in a liquidiser. Make when the kids are in bed and they will…
Eating this will make you feel like a child all over again; soft, creamy and full of fresh strawberries. Choose…
This traditional pudding just sums up an English summer and nothing can better the flavour of fresh British berries ripened…
Serves 1 (non-alcoholic)
8 Raspberries, 30ml white peach puree, 20ml raspberry syrup, 60ml pressed apple juice. Build over crushed ice…
Serves 1 (non-alcoholic)
6 Blackberries, 6-8 mint leaves, 80ml pressed apple juice, 10ml lime juice, 12.5ml sugar syrup, dash elderflower…
Serves 1
4 Raspberries, Pinch Dried Lavender buds, 50ml Gin, 2 spoons honey, 20ml Fresh Lemon, 20ml Fresh Orange, dash…
Serves 1
Muddle 4 Strawberries, 2 Orange wedges and 2 lemon wedges with 15ml Sugar syrup and 20ml White Rum.…
Ingredients
500g British blackberries
155g caster sugar
The juice and peel of one lemon
500 ml whipping cream
1 Vanilla…
These dainty tarts have been topped with sliced strawberries but you may like to top with different fruits, so perhaps…
This elegant light dessert made with chilled rose wine and fresh strawberries adds a little theatre to any summer supper…
Hot cross buns with a fresh fruity twist. Fabulous with a cup of hot chocolate or strong coffee. Serve any…
A healthier alternative to the little chocolate cup cakes topped with mini eggs that we all think of, so why…
Forget about cupcakes, whoopies are the latest craze! Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside and sandwiched with intensely…
A romantic starter
Strawberries in a salad really complement the goats’ cheese. Serve with warm crusty bread or as a…
Valentine’s Day dessert
The shortbread can be made in advance and then served on the night. Generously filled with vanilla…
Blitz 200g or 2 large handfuls of fresh blackberries or a mix of blackberries and blueberries
600 ml or a…
Serves 8-10
A mouth-watering alternative to traditional mulled wine. Enjoy this warming night-cap round a roaring fire with friends.
Ingredients…
Serves 4
A great alternative to turkey. Or simply when entertaining during the festive season.
Ingredients
4 duck breasts
1…
Makes 16
A new twist on the classic cheeseboard. This salsa also tastes great with most cheeses, so enjoy with…
Make this light fresh tasting dessert when the blackberries are at the height of the season then freeze in handy…
Made in a matter of minutes then left to chill this rich tangy, creamy lemon curd style dessert tastes delicious…
Fed up with sponge cakes then try this moreish meringue cake flavoured with ground almonds and toffee flavoured muscovado sugar…
Cuts into 10
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour -1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
For the topping
50g…
Super simple, this wonderfully refreshing recipe is great for young children to make with a little help from dad.
Serves…
Makes 24
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 25 minutes
Ingredients
10 egg whites
1 tsp cream of tartar
1…
Makes 12 slices
Cooking time 1 hour
Preparation time 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 orange
3 medium free-range eggs
200g fructose…
Serves 6-8
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time 30 minutes
Ingredients
3 large egg whites
175g caster sugar
1 level…
Makes 8
Ingredients
175g self raising flour
55g oat bran
1 tsp baking powder
55g soft margarine
25g soft brown…
Cuts into 8 – 10 slices
Ingredients
100g peeled, cored and finely diced bramley apple
finely grated zest and juice…
crisp meringue with cream and mixed British Berries
Ingredients
75g icing sugar
4 egg whites
110 caster sugar
425 double…
Ingredients
750g double cream
250g milk
8 egg yolks
150g caster sugar
3 split and scraped vanilla pods
250-350g British…
Ingredients
400g/1lb Chilean blueberries
100g/4oz Caster sugar
1tbsp Honey
Base
175g/6oz Digestive biscuits
50g/2oz Butter, melted
50g/2oz Pecans, chopped &…