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AUTUMN JAM WITH DAMSON, APPLE & PEAR

31st August 2023 Steve Ott Recipes

Here’s our recipe for a lovely seasonal jam that will brighten up your breakfast table as the months get colder and wetter. Around now is the perfect time for picking damsons and September is the best month for apple and pear picking, so we thought there’s no time like the present to re-share our popular Damson, Apple & Pear Jam…

Grow your own: Pears

3rd March 2023 Web Editor Fruit & Veg Growing Guides

Pears are a very popular fruit in our supermarkets, but not the easiest to grow well in our gardens. This is for two main reasons – firstly, like plums they happen to flower when frosts are still common and the entire crop can be wiped out by a few cold nights. Secondly, depending on the variety, there is often a…

Podcast 86: What have we been harvesting?

27th August 2020 Ben Stockdale Podcast

It’s late August and Steve, Emma and Tony have gathered to discuss the fruits of their labour. Literal fruit in Steve’s case as he’s brought along his recent crop of apples and pears. They also reveal the winner of the Runner Bean Competition! Listen on the player below or search for us on your favourite podcast apps!…

Easy Pear Loaf Cake

9th September 2016 Steve Ott Recipes

A quick and easy loaf cake to throw together on a whim! Serve it on its own with a cup of tea, or warm with a little ice cream. Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour • 200g (7oz) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing • 100g (4oz) caster sugar • 100g (4oz) soft dark brown sugar • 2…

Pear Muesli Muffins

31st August 2016 Steve Ott Recipes

With the juiciness of ripe pears and delicious crunch of muesli, these wonderful muffins make a wholesome treat. MAKES 12 MUFFINS Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 25 minutes • 80g (3oz) brown sugar • 80g (3oz) granulated sugar • 100g (4oz) unsalted butter, softened • 2 large eggs • 125g (5oz) plain flour • 80g (3oz) wholewheat flour…