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James Martin puddings!

“I’m partial to a pudding or two – this all comes from my gran’s and auntie’s love of baking and creating good old-fashioned British puddings. From jelly and ice cream to blancmange, scones and posset, they made them all. And, over the years, their techniques and skills have stayed with me.”

Pear & blackberry crumble

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 35 mins VEGETARIAN FREEZABLE before baking

700g (or 4 large) ripe English pears, peeled, cored and cubed
100g golden granulated sugar
250g blackberries
200g plain flour
100g cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
85g shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
100g demerara sugar

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