Raisins
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All year round
Raisin is quite a broad, generic term for a dried white grape. In the past most raisins would contain a few seeds because seedless grapes were uncommon. Now, raisins are usually seedless.
A delicious exception are Muscatel grape raisins, which are large and light, with some of the scented character of the fresh fruit and a tiny seed or two. Lexia raisins are an extra-large Muscatel raisin.
Serves 4Baked Apple Meringues with Orange-soaked Raisins
Who says dieters have to miss out? This wonderful low-fat dessert will please dieters and non-dieters alike and is a good way to achieve one of your five-a-day in the process!
Serves 6Caribbean Banana and Raisin Strudel
Rum-soaked fruit and bananas are combined in filo pastry for this wonderful strudel, which looks hugely impressive when served. Add some vanilla ice cream for a dessert to die for!
Serves 6Bread and Butter Pudding with Whisky-soaked Raisins
At Christmastime, or for any special occasion, give this traditional classic pud a luxurious twist with the addition of whisky-soaked raisins.
Makes one 8 inch (20 cm) round cakeVirtually Organic Christmas Cake
There are so many ingredients in a traditional Christmas cake that it's almost impossible to get organic versions of them all. But this cake from Fiona Beckett gets as near to it as possible. Organic dried fruits, in particular, have an amazing flavo
Serves 6Caribbean Bananas Baked in Rum served with Rum Syllabub
The ease and simplicity of this recipe belies its excellent depth and flavour – definitely one of those recipes that tastes infinitely better than it sounds. Serve it straight from the oven with the chilled syllabub or it tastes every bit as good ser
