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Vegetable oil cooking spray. 1 large firm ripe pear, preferably Bosc, peeled and cut into 3/4 -inch dice. 1 large tart green apple, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice ...

In a saucepan, whisk the sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in the passion fruit nectar, egg yolks and vanilla seeds and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until thick, 6 minutes.

Mary’s light fruit cake is covered with marzipan and fondant icing to look like a tennis court, but you can easily adapt it to your sport of choice. A great birthday cake for sports fans! You ...

Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for 40 minutes, until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before carefully turning out onto a wire rack.