I think it’s more difficult to find in bakeries now, Melanie (sadly). I followed the recipe but added an apple into it to thicken it a little. Like Ann, I’ve been searching for this recipe — it’s the only one of my “Nannie’s” that my Aunt doesn’t have. Yes, I’m so glad you found it and can make it at home! I have everything on hand but the raisins. Here’s my affiliate link to Amazon You might find them in your grocery store, too, though. I’ve never heard of this before. I have a fan oven. Marie Rayner 3 October 2020 at 14:37. OMG, I have a recipe from my grandmother which we call Raisin Squares, I have put an apple into it to thicken it up a little. ( chilled - diced ) 1.5 cup Plain Flour Color contrast can really make your soap stand out. This saves money and it can be frozen. When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. But it was fun conversation. Preheat the oven to 200C/Fan 180C/Gas 6. There are variations on how this fruit slice is made - some people use puff pastry instead of shortcrust pastry. It was wonderful! Enjoy! I haven’t done it myself, but it’s not like a cake where it would alter the end result. A real fruit pie that oozes sweet rich fruit under layers of crisp flaky pastry. And…you can also use in savoury dishes, like this smoked mackerel and gooseberry salad. Sorry to hear that, Ann. Lmk, CC. Thanks for the tips! Good luck. I will try again! Stay safe! I’m so happy you found the recipe and like ti so much! Thank you, scottygirl! Buy mary berry posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. This recipe is from an old Scottish cookbook and it contains an apple and no cinnamon and nutmeg (that’s very American, definitely not Scottish). 09 - Spread the Fruit Mixture over the Pastry. In the swinging '60s she became the cookery editor of Housewife magazine, followed by Ideal Home magazine. All mary berry posters are produced on-demand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30-day money-back guarantee. So happy to have this recipe–it’s delicious! Although my father in law totally is obsessed and asked me to make for Thanksgiving. This recipe is from an old flour cookbook and the one mum used all the time when we lived in Scotland. Mum didn’t put the powder sugar on the top until they came out of the oven. ( for topping ). 4.2oz Salted Butter I love how you describer your mother “trying” to cool them on a wire rack. Despite that nickname, it is an extremely popular savoury sold by most bakery shops in Scotland. then add a couple of teaspoons of cornflour mixed with a little water, cook for a minute or so ,Cool, before spreading on the pastry. 1.1lb Currants It certainly wont be dry Ive been making these for She tried to cool them on a wire rack but they were usually gone before they did. Mary Berry trained at The Cordon Bleu in Paris and Bath School of Home Economics. Caster Sugar Hi Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line the base and sides of a 20cm Dust with caster sugar and cut into squares when cool. Pass down the traditions! That is so funny! The currants kept their fresh flavor and the pie/cake was a perfect base. TRADITIONAL BRITISH RECIPE: The posh name for this delicious concoction is 'Fruit Slice' but it is often called 'Fly Cemetery' as the filling of raisins and currants does look a bit like a collection of dead flies! For the cake raisins 175g glacé cherries 350g, halved, rinsed, thoroughly dried … I have never put currents into my recipe. Bake in a preheated oven at 180C (160C fan, Gas 4) for about 30 minutes. 100 g blueberries. I’m sure you’ll love it, thank you and enjoy! Rub together with your fingertips until … What a delight to see this. Begin by stirring the dead flies… instead of dried fruit. […]. 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