HARVEST… orchard fruits
nglish favourites such as apples, pears and plums that are ripe for picking make wonderful seasonal preserves, purées, sauces and crumbles that allow us to really savour the changing of the season. Even figs, usually associated with warmer Mediterranean and African climates, still manage to grow here and produce an abundance of fruit if planted in a sunny, south-facing spot. All these fruits are ideal for eating straight from the branch: simply wash well with running water and enjoy their tart fresh flavour with a generous spoonful of Greek yoghurt,
