Another version of the previous flan, for recipe see: fruit flan
This one has strawberries, blueberries and raspberries in.
Instead of using quick-jel, I made my own by simmering some raspberries in a little water and sugar for 10 minutes, then strain. Using 1 sachet of gelatine mixed with a little cold water, whisked into the strained juice, then bring to boil for 1 minute.
Spoon over fruit before it starts to set.
Enjoy!
These meringues turned out great! As they should be, crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with minimal cracking,
here's how I did it:
This amount made 6 meringue nests:
2 Egg Whites
100g Castor Sugar
Whisk the egg whites on slow speed at first until frothy, then on fast speed until forms peaks.
While whisking on fast speed, add the sugar 1tbsp at a time.
When mix still forms peaks, turn down speed to slow for 1 minute.
(this will stabilise the meringue).
Place lightly greased baking parchment onto tray.
Put meringue into piping bag with large star nozzle.
Starting from the centre, pipe in a circular motion for the base, then pipe around the edge once more to create ridge.
Place in cool oven, Gas 1/2 - 1, (130c).
Bake for aprox 1 hour, then turn oven off, and leave in oven till completely cool.
Store in air tight tin until ready to use.
When ready to serve, fill with cream and fruit of your choice.
Enjoy!
These teacakes are best served toasted with butter and jam mmm...
1lb Strong Plain Flour
2oz Lard
7g Sachet of instant yeast
1tsp Salt
1/2 pint lukewarm Milk
1 Egg
2oz Sugar
2oz Mixed Dried Fruit
Rub lard into flour, add yeast, then all other ingredients except fruit.
Knead to a soft dough, then fold in fruit.
Put in bowl, cover and leave in warm place until double in size.
Knead gently and divide into 4" rounds.
Prick with a fork, and leave to rise for 30 mins.
Bake Gas 7 for 15-20 mins.
Cool on wire rack
Enjoy!
