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Fruit Mince Pie

December 21 2025

If you love fruit mince pie but don’t love fiddly little tarts, this one’s for you. Everything gets baked together in a pan for a more relaxed, rustic take on the classic.

Baking it as one large pie makes it both practical and visually striking, while the flavours develop beautifully over time.

The filling is packed with dried fruit, citrus zest and warming spices, and that crunchy sugar-dusted pastry edge is so good. Minimal effort, maximum reward.

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Apricot & Cardamom Tiramisu

December 19 2025

Classic tiramisu with a twist. A cardamom-spiked coffee soak and a layer of tangy apricot fruit spread both add unexpected brightness and depth to this timeless dessert.

I’ve used apricot fruit spread here, but plum, black cherry, or fig would be just as beautiful. Feel free to experiment with different flavours to create something new.

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Almond Milk Crème Anglaise

December 4 2014
The best part about Christmas pudding is enjoying it with my Grandma's brandy sauce.
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Vanilla & Rose Shortbread

November 23 2014
The smell of butter, chocolate and spices used to always fill our house in the lead up to Christmas.
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Orange, Cardamom, Pistachio & White Chocolate Shortbread

November 23 2014
It’s become a regular treat after a night out in the city, for Mike and I to call past one of our favourite gelateria’s for a late night frozen treat.
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Spiced Chocolate Shortbread

November 23 2014
I definitely ate way too much of the dough while making these spiced chocolate shortbread, and caught my husband Mike a few times too!
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I’m Ashley, welcome to Gather & Feast. Here you'll discover wholesome, and nutritious recipes, baked treats, and delicious desserts. x

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Elevate your salad game with these flavour-packed recipes to cook for yourself and others.

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