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- 225 g
(8oz) blackberries
- 50 g
(2oz) blackberry jam
- 175 g
(6oz) butter, softened
- 75 g
(3oz) caster sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
- 175 g
(6oz) ground almonds
- 40 g
(1 ½oz) plain flour
- 50 g
(2oz) icing sugar
juice 1/2 lemon
- 2 Tbsp.
flaked almonds, toasted
- Step 1
Heat the oven 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4. In a medium bowl, mix together the blackberries and jam. Spread evenly over the bottom of a 1 litre (1¾ pint) baking dish.
- Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs gradually, then gently fold in the almonds and flour. Spoon this mixture over the blackberries and smooth the surface. Bake for 45min and follow instructions to freeze.
- Step 3
Sieve the icing sugar into a small bowl and whisk with just enough lemon juice for a runny yet thick icing. Use a teaspoon to drizzle over the bake and top with toasted, flaked almonds.
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Freeze ahead
Bake up to the end of step 2, cool completely, wrap well in clingfilm and freeze. Defrost thoroughly at room temperature overnight. The dessert can be enjoyed at room temperature or to serve warm, preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4 and bake on the middle shelf for 25min. Decorate with icing and flaked, toasted almonds before serving.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 642
- Fibre: 2 g
- Total carbs: 43 g
- Sugars: 42 g
- Total fat: 46 g
- Saturated fat: 18 g
- Protein: 13 g

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