RecipesSpanish Orange and Almond Cake Made with whole oranges’simmered until very tender and then finely chopped’and ground almonds, this classic Spanish cake has a moist, light texture and a wonderful fresh flavour.
RecipesGingerbread This delicious, lightly spiced gingerbread is hard to resist. Enjoy a slice with a cup of tea or try it for dessert, with custard or a little reduced-fat cream or plain yogurt plus, perhaps, a spoonful of fresh apple compote.
RecipesCinnamon Banana Caramels Any fruit’fresh, canned or frozen’can be used to make this instant version of crème brûlée. In this recipe for cinnamon banana caramels, the fruit is topped with Greek-style yogurt’lower in fat than cream’then with golden brown sugar, and grilled to a rich caramel topping.
RecipesUpside-Down Pear Pudding This comforting pear pudding is perfect for a Sunday lunch on a chilly day. Pears and blackberries are topped with an orange-scented sponge mixture and baked, then the pudding is turned out upside-down, so the luscious fruit is on top.
RecipesRich Chocolate Torte A generous amount of good-quality dark chocolate makes this cake beautifully moist and rich. The chocolate torte is perfect with a cup of coffee, or warm for dessert, with a spoonful of reduced-fat cream or yogurt and some fresh berries.
RecipesApricot and Rum Brioche Pudding This glamorous version of bread and butter pudding is based on brioche and custard spiked with rum or brandy for a seductive flavour. Sultanas, dried apricots and apricot preserve provide lots of sweetness, so no sugar is needed.
RecipesPeach and Berry Cobbler Want to put big smiles on their faces? Bring this luscious dessert straight from the oven to the table. Dripping with fruit and topped with pecan dumplings, this peach and berry cobbler is sure to please. And don’t worry if they ask for seconds’it’s a low-fat treat.
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