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Peach magic custard cake
Peach magic custard cake
This rustic cake is magic because the batter separates into three layers during baking, yielding a sponge-cake-like top, a creamy custardy middle and a chewy, fudgy base layer. Tinned peaches from the storecupboard add colour and texture, but tinned or fresh apricots would work just as well

Recipe by Tamsin Burnett-Hall

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Serves: 8
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'Jaffa' shortbread crumble bars
'Jaffa' shortbread crumble bars
The slightly bitter edge of marmalade cuts through the sweetness in these buttery chocolate-orange squares

Recipe by Tamsin Burnett-Hall

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Makes: 16 squares
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Reader recipe: Chocolate and peanut cookies
Reader recipe: Chocolate and peanut cookies
Lynsey, from Dumbarton in Scotland, won our recipe competition with these chunky American-style cookies
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Makes: 24
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Cornish fairings
Cornish fairings
Fairings were edible souvenirs sold at fairs all over the country, although their nature varied by region, and they were often bought as a treat for a child or a sweetheart

Recipe by Tamsin Burnett-Hall

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Makes: 16
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Buxton pudding
Buxton pudding
More Bakewell tart than Bakewell pudding, being a shortcrust pastry case filled with jam and a sponge topping, but the Buxton version uses frugal breadcrumbs rather than ground almonds, which might sound very plain but is surprisingly delicious! It’s best served warm, with plenty of custard

Recipe by Tamsin Burnett-Hall

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Serves: 8-10
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Mini banoffee puddings
Mini banoffee puddings
This tantalising twist on sticky toffee pudding is a good alternative to the classic fruity Christmas pud

Recipe by Becky Excell

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Serves: 6
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Pistachio, cranberry and orange biscotti
Pistachio, cranberry and orange biscotti
Studded with sweet, buttery pistachios and tart cranberries, this recipe makes enough biscotti to gift and perhaps sneak a few for yourself, too

Recipe by Nadine Brown

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Makes: about 35
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Chocolate lebkuchen
Chocolate lebkuchen
A Christmas market favourite, you can hang these on the tree or use them as gift tags or place-setting markers

Recipe by Tamsin Burnett-Hall

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Makes: 20-30, depending on the size of your cutter
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Mince pie marzipan wheels
Mince pie marzipan wheels
These make great festive lunchbox treats, and the best bit? Only four ingredients!

Recipe by Linzi Pucino

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Makes: 12
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