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Questions
Cake cooked too fast in a gas oven
I've been baking Delia's Christmas cake with almonds for years now but always in a fan forced electric oven. This year I'm using a gas oven and have followed all the instructions - Gas mark 1, lowest shelf etc.
But my cake smells like it is burning and its only been baking for 2.5 hours. Can this be right?
About Cranberry Chutney
Hi I just finished making Delias spiced cranberry chutney. The recipe asked for 450g of cranberries but I only added 300g. How will this have affected the chutney?
Quick and easy Christmas
Hi Lindsay, on Christmas Day I need a beautiful Christmas dinner that is quick and easy to cook. I only have one day off and would like to be able to have enough of the same meal for Boxing Day and reheat it. What could you suggest - I’m tempted to get everything from Sainsbury’s and put it in the microwave but cooking something is more festive. Thank you, Tracie
Making a smaller Christmas Pudding
Hi Lindsey, if I halve the Christmas pudding recipe what size basin should I cook it in and for how long please?
Separated mincemeat
Hi Lindsey,
I filled several jars of Delia's lovely mincemeat. Though a few days later I have realised that I had not filled them enough and the juice has sunk to the bottom and there is empty space at the top of the jar. Have I ruined my mincemeat in not filling up my jars?
Thanks!
Using an ice cream maker to make Iced Christmas pudding
Hi Lindsey,
A question about the Iced Christmas Pudding With Glacé Fruits.
Is it possible that you could freeze this in an ice cream machine and then transfer it to the bowl and thereby avoid having to stir the mix after seven hours?
Thanks
Nick