Pumpkin Pie
Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas mark 6. Cut the pumpkin or squash into chunks, deseeding as you go (see tip). Place in a roasting tin and cover tightly with foil. Roast for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Whilst the pumpkin or squash is roasting make the […]
Bakewell Mince Pies
To make the pastry, tip the flour into a large bowl and add the cold cubed butter. Rub the butter and flour together until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the icing sugar and roughly mix. Add the beaten egg to the mixture along with the zest of an orange and bring dough together with your […]
Apple pie
This traditional apple pie uses a version of sweet, shortcrust pastry that isn’t too short. Crack the egg and remove a teaspoon of the egg white. Set aside for brushing on the pastry base. Lightly beat the remaining egg and set aside a small amount to glaze the top of the pie. Add the remaining […]