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  1. Blackcurrant Cordial

    Blackcurrant Cordial

    Serves 8

    Ingredients

    • 400g British Blackcurrants defrosted
    • 250g caster sugar
    • 250ml water
    • 1 lemon – zest and juice

    Total time required: 30 minutes

    Preparation time: 15 minutes

    Cooking time: 15 minutes

    Method

    1. Place the blackcurrants, sugar and water into a saucepan and heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
    2. Once sugar has dissolved bring the mixture to a gentle...
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  2. Blackcurrant Smoothie

    Blackcurrant Smoothie

    Serves 1

    Ingredients

    • 200g British (Organic) Blackcurrants defrosted
    • 1 small ripe banana
    • 200ml apple juice
    • 2 tbsp plain yoghurt

    Total time required: 10 minutes

    Preparation time: 10 minutes

    Method

    1. Press the defrosted blackcurrants through a fine sieve to remove the pips and skin.
    2. Place the blackcurrant juice,banana, apple juice and yoghurt into a blender and whizz until smooth...
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  3. White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake

    White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake

    Serves 8

    • 500g British IQF Raspberries defrosted
    • 150g crushed digestive biscuits
    • 75g melted butter
    • 400g white chocolate
    • 65g butter
    • 500g cream cheese
    • 50g caster sugar
    • 180ml whipping cream

    Total time required: 30 minutes + chilling

    Preparation time: 30 minutes

    Method

    1. Mix together the crushed biscuits and melted butter. Press into a springform tin (approximately 23cm)...
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  4. Rhubarb Chutney

    Rhubarb Chutney

    Serves 8 - 12

    Ingredients

    • 600g frozen Rhubarb
    • 500ml Cider Vinegar
    • 200g Golden Caster Sugar
    • 8 chopped dates
    • 2 tsp grated ginger
    • 2 cardamom pods

    Total time required: 30 minutes

    Preparation time: 5 minutes
    Cooking time: 20 - 25 minutes

    Method

    1. In a large saucepan heat the cider vinegar and caster sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
    2. Add rhubarb...
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  5. Apple and Blackberry Crumble

    Apple and Blackberry Crumble

    Serves 4 - 6

    Ingredients

    For the filling

    • 300g frozen British Bramley Apple Slices
    • 150g frozen British IQF Blackberries
    • 60g demerara sugar
    • 60g butter

    For the topping

    • 160g plain flour
    • 80g butter
    • 80g demerara sugar

    Vanilla ice cream, to serve.

    Total time required: 34 minutes

    Preparation time: 10 minutes
    Cooking time: 20-30 minutes

    Method...

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