British Recipes > British Dessert Recipes > British Traditional Scottish Fruit Slice - Fly Cemetery Recipes. Begin by stirring the dead flies… instead of dried fruit. Try it you wont be disappointed xx, Haha! 6gr Mixed Spice Mary 3 October 2020 at 13:23. OMG I LOVE THIS! Mrs Berry continues to stand by the 47-year-old … Good luck, this should work for you. Brought back wonderful memories reading it here. This looks just like the ones my grandma made as Christmas except that she used lard in the crust—really old recipe. In the swinging '60s she became the cookery editor of Housewife magazine, followed by Ideal Home magazine. This has to be one of Mary Berry’s finest birthday cake recipes. ( chilled - diced ) Stir in the oats and mix well. I honestly don’t know how it would turn out with just currants, but you do know it’s Zante currants and not black currants that are used, right? There are variations on how this fruit slice is made - some people use puff pastry instead of shortcrust pastry. The flavor is what I remember but the pastry and filling were dry. One of my favourites, makes a fabulous after dinner desert with homemade custard sauce, plus it’s loaded with energy with the currants and raisins, Mmmmmmm! What a delight to see this I have wanted to post my grandmothers recipe to pintrest as I would hate to see it disappear as it is one of my favorites. Venison Medallions with Fresh Blackcurrant Sauce Unilever UK. We have a wonderful bakery a meat market in Detroit suburb called Ackroyds that has most everything Scottish to eat. My mum used to make these but she used to cook the fruit first with a little water as well. Hi Pass down the traditions! https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/lemon_drizzle_traybake_01890 Ooh, lucky you, Elsa! Trim the rough edges. Although my father in law totally is obsessed and asked me to make for Thanksgiving. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl then rub in the butter, until … 60 years Just love them I was home in Scotland last year and ate quite a lot of them Very popular in cafe’s Have fun !Keep safe and well at this strange time. I cannae wait to try ’em! Mary Berry trained at The Cordon Bleu in Paris and Bath School of Home Economics. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe; I’m sure it reminded you of home! Lemon Curd. I have made quite a few scones here on the blog and I love them all. While visiting my daughter in Germany, we were given a basketful of fresh red currants, a sweet-tart berry, and tried this recipe on a whim. Delicious. I can imagine it wouldn’t be the first thing someone might order if they’ve never tasted it before. Thank YOU! Dessert, Dried Fruit, Flies' Graveyard, Fly Cemetery, Fly's Cemetery, Fruit Slice, Fruit Squares, Pastry, pastry with fruit, Raisins, Scottish, Scottish Dessert, Scottish Food. I also grate my apple into the mixture of fruit and sugar. 12 - Sprinkle on top with Caster Sugar. Sounds very similar, Dorothy! Been going there over 60 years. And not what I remember my grandma making. I have everything on hand but the raisins. This used to be one of my favourites, and I had forgotten about it, so thank you for reminding me.. Generally after Christmas, the British Supermarkets sell jars of mincemeat for 50% or 75% off and I used to substitute that for the dried fruit mix plus the apple. Mary Berry could walk away from The Great British Bake Off if co-star Paul Hollywood gets the axe. I will definitely take a walk down memory lane and make these. Hope you like this one, too and you’re very welcome! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); My Scottish grandmother made this all the time it was a real treat and my brother and I loved it. 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This has to be one of Mary Berry’s finest birthday cake recipes. ( chilled - diced ) Stir in the oats and mix well. I honestly don’t know how it would turn out with just currants, but you do know it’s Zante currants and not black currants that are used, right? There are variations on how this fruit slice is made - some people use puff pastry instead of shortcrust pastry. The flavor is what I remember but the pastry and filling were dry. One of my favourites, makes a fabulous after dinner desert with homemade custard sauce, plus it’s loaded with energy with the currants and raisins, Mmmmmmm! What a delight to see this I have wanted to post my grandmothers recipe to pintrest as I would hate to see it disappear as it is one of my favorites. Venison Medallions with Fresh Blackcurrant Sauce Unilever UK. We have a wonderful bakery a meat market in Detroit suburb called Ackroyds that has most everything Scottish to eat. My mum used to make these but she used to cook the fruit first with a little water as well. Hi Pass down the traditions! https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/lemon_drizzle_traybake_01890 Ooh, lucky you, Elsa! Trim the rough edges. Although my father in law totally is obsessed and asked me to make for Thanksgiving. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl then rub in the butter, until … 60 years Just love them I was home in Scotland last year and ate quite a lot of them Very popular in cafe’s Have fun !Keep safe and well at this strange time. I cannae wait to try ’em! Mary Berry trained at The Cordon Bleu in Paris and Bath School of Home Economics. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe; I’m sure it reminded you of home! Lemon Curd. I have made quite a few scones here on the blog and I love them all. While visiting my daughter in Germany, we were given a basketful of fresh red currants, a sweet-tart berry, and tried this recipe on a whim. Delicious. I can imagine it wouldn’t be the first thing someone might order if they’ve never tasted it before. Thank YOU! Dessert, Dried Fruit, Flies' Graveyard, Fly Cemetery, Fly's Cemetery, Fruit Slice, Fruit Squares, Pastry, pastry with fruit, Raisins, Scottish, Scottish Dessert, Scottish Food. I also grate my apple into the mixture of fruit and sugar. 12 - Sprinkle on top with Caster Sugar. Sounds very similar, Dorothy! Been going there over 60 years. And not what I remember my grandma making. I have everything on hand but the raisins. This used to be one of my favourites, and I had forgotten about it, so thank you for reminding me.. Generally after Christmas, the British Supermarkets sell jars of mincemeat for 50% or 75% off and I used to substitute that for the dried fruit mix plus the apple. Mary Berry could walk away from The Great British Bake Off if co-star Paul Hollywood gets the axe. I will definitely take a walk down memory lane and make these. 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In the swinging '60s she became the cookery editor of Housewife magazine, followed by Ideal Home magazine. This has to be one of Mary Berry’s finest birthday cake recipes. ( chilled - diced ) Stir in the oats and mix well. I honestly don’t know how it would turn out with just currants, but you do know it’s Zante currants and not black currants that are used, right? There are variations on how this fruit slice is made - some people use puff pastry instead of shortcrust pastry. The flavor is what I remember but the pastry and filling were dry. One of my favourites, makes a fabulous after dinner desert with homemade custard sauce, plus it’s loaded with energy with the currants and raisins, Mmmmmmm! What a delight to see this I have wanted to post my grandmothers recipe to pintrest as I would hate to see it disappear as it is one of my favorites. Venison Medallions with Fresh Blackcurrant Sauce Unilever UK. We have a wonderful bakery a meat market in Detroit suburb called Ackroyds that has most everything Scottish to eat. My mum used to make these but she used to cook the fruit first with a little water as well. Hi Pass down the traditions! https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/lemon_drizzle_traybake_01890 Ooh, lucky you, Elsa! Trim the rough edges. Although my father in law totally is obsessed and asked me to make for Thanksgiving. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl then rub in the butter, until … 60 years Just love them I was home in Scotland last year and ate quite a lot of them Very popular in cafe’s Have fun !Keep safe and well at this strange time. I cannae wait to try ’em! Mary Berry trained at The Cordon Bleu in Paris and Bath School of Home Economics. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe; I’m sure it reminded you of home! Lemon Curd. I have made quite a few scones here on the blog and I love them all. While visiting my daughter in Germany, we were given a basketful of fresh red currants, a sweet-tart berry, and tried this recipe on a whim. Delicious. I can imagine it wouldn’t be the first thing someone might order if they’ve never tasted it before. Thank YOU! Dessert, Dried Fruit, Flies' Graveyard, Fly Cemetery, Fly's Cemetery, Fruit Slice, Fruit Squares, Pastry, pastry with fruit, Raisins, Scottish, Scottish Dessert, Scottish Food. I also grate my apple into the mixture of fruit and sugar. 12 - Sprinkle on top with Caster Sugar. Sounds very similar, Dorothy! Been going there over 60 years. And not what I remember my grandma making. I have everything on hand but the raisins. This used to be one of my favourites, and I had forgotten about it, so thank you for reminding me.. Generally after Christmas, the British Supermarkets sell jars of mincemeat for 50% or 75% off and I used to substitute that for the dried fruit mix plus the apple. 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    • Despite that nickname, it is an extremely popular savoury sold by most bakery shops in … Your email address will not be published. In the swinging '60s she became the cookery editor of Housewife magazine, followed by Ideal Home magazine. I’m rather confused by your review, “we liked it, but didn’t…”. Mary Berry’s Tiramisu Cake uses this as well as Paul Hollywood’s Licorice and Black Currant Swiss Roll. Lmk, CC. YES! Imfrom Scotland and we call it a Fleas Cemetery . Color contrast can really make your soap stand out. This saves money and it can be frozen. As I mentioned above, one of my favourite things to make with red currants is homemade jam. This is DEFINITELY not too sweet for my family and we hate overly sweet bakes. Thank you so much for your comment! haha! I think the puff pastry would be more like Eccles Cakes. 300gr Plain Flour 2 teaspoons Mixed Spice Replies. Enjoy! ( chilled - diced ) Despite that nickname, it is an extremely popular savoury sold by most bakery shops in Scotland. Buy mary berry posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. They are, Susan! ), Orange Cranberry Cake (Bundt, Round or Loaf Pan), Brandy Sauce (for Christmas Pudding and Other Sweets), 1 medium Granny Smith (or sour cooking apple), chopped into small pieces, 1 egg, beaten, to brush the top (optional, if you want to omit egg from the recipe), caster sugar or Baker’s Sugar to dust the top, caster sugar or Baker's Sugar to dust the top. For the Filling: Serve. 07 - Add Currants and mix. OMG, that’s so funny, Cathy! You're awesome for doing it! So enjoying your videos and photos of your Scottish trip, Christina. Reply Delete. She said YES to Paul after his third proposal. Thank you for this recipe. then add a couple of teaspoons of cornflour mixed with a little water, cook for a minute or so ,Cool, before spreading on the pastry. So happy to have this recipe–it’s delicious! I love how you describer your mother “trying” to cool them on a wire rack. It was wonderful! 1 cup Brown Sugar Mary Berry married to Paul John March Hunnings in the year of 1966, at Charlcombe Church near her parents' home in Bath. Recipe by Lise in Indiana. They are just as good (better) made with sultanas. Water - 1 cup /200g /7 ounces. I’m sure you’ll love it, thank you and enjoy! Enjoy! What does your oven manual say to do? ... this tin is used for a wide variety of cakes throughout the show. My mom used to make thise very recipe all the times when I was a baby. Aunt Rosa’s British Bread Pudding, not to be Confused with Bread and Butter Pudding I plan to make this for Christmas this year to incorporate our heritage into the celebration. I have lived in Canada for over 48 years but I still remember the smell of the Flies Graveyards coming out of the oven. © Lidia Conte; loosely adapted from Lofty Peak. It was delicious. Try this recipe, Maida! So I called her bestie. :) CC, […] You may also like this Scottish Fruit Slice recipe! Believe it or not it’s snowing yes snowing in April…ah well still beautiful..Just finished making “Fleas Graveyards” as we call it…been making and eating them for about sixty years .. But with no flies! Mary Berry’s Bakewell Tart Recipe and a Mincemeat Twist from Christina’s Cucina; Mincemeat Filling for Pies ~ Make it Now for Christmas Gifts in December; Scottish Fruit Slice, Fruit Squares, Fly Cemetery or Fly’s Graveyard (Oh My!) Well I’ve certainly learned something here – I’d never even heard of it but maybe because I lived in a shoebox in Scotland. Sep 8, 2017 - Following the war cakes were very much a luxury and various methods of producing something from nothing were tried. Let me know how it goes! But I’ll bet it’s delicious! Press edges together to seal. 4.2oz Salted Butter TRADITIONAL BRITISH RECIPE: The posh name for this delicious concoction is 'Fruit Slice' but it is often called 'Fly Cemetery' as the filling of raisins and currants does look a bit like a collection of dead flies! I followed the recipe but added an apple into it to thicken it a little. Glaze with egg or milk and bake for 30 minutes or until light gold in colour. 06 - Make your filling by heating Butter, Sugar and Spice in a pan over a medium heat until combined and melted. On a floured surface, roll the first half out into a large rectangle, about the thickness of a medium coin. Practice makes perfect! This dreamy summer bake is perfect for packing away into your picnic hamper. Thank you, Oh Liz, I’m so sorry I missed this question until now! It looks ok I'll try it next weekend. Oh dear. Hope you enjoy them (sans flies for sure)! Required fields are marked *. haha! Mary Rosa Alleyne Hunnings CBE (née Berry; born 24 March 1935), known professionally as Mary Berry, is a British food writer, chef and television presenter. Preheat the oven to 200C/Fan 180C/Gas 6. Hi Julie, I don’t know about the C conversion for a fan oven, but for F, we just deduct 25 degrees and keep the time the same. CC, This recipe reminds me of school dinners. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line the base and sides of a 20cm I will try again! Help spread the word. Good luck with your gran’s recipe. I also can’t remember them having any apple in them. This versatile tangy berry is often found in desserts; here are some scrumptious gooseberry recipes including fools, gooseberry cheesecakes and gooseberry jam. CC. Thanks! For the cake raisins 175g glacé cherries 350g, halved, rinsed, thoroughly dried … Mary Berry trained at The Cordon Bleu in Paris and Bath School of Home Economics. More Red Currant Recipes You Should Try. Never ask a Scottish Gran what you did wrong, they will tell you. Caster Sugar I am from Scotland and have returned to live there again permanently after 30 years. How lovely to have those strong memories, Catherine. 120gr Salted Butter Thanks for the tips! All Spice - 1 teasspoon. The story was, all the dried fruit dropped on the floor was swept up at the end of the day and used to make these. Mary Berry's classic Christmas cake. Mum didn’t put the powder sugar on the top until they came out of the oven. “Now why’d ya go and put an apple in it, yer not making an apple pie dearie” Ok, everyone has their own version of everything. 08 - Divide the Pastry in two. Paul was an antique bookseller. FABULOUS. Any dead flies that happened to be there would not be noticed in the fruit. Do you put the puff pastry on the bottom, too, Maureen? Was a real treat and I loved it. We’ve never had them turn out dry, but maybe Ann will like your suggestions. 05 - Line a large, lipped baking tray or dish with baking paper. They were the cheapest cakes and mostly scorned by the kids on the way home from school, but I always had a secret liking for them. This delightful cake serves 10 people and takes about 50 mins to bake plus preparation and cooling time. Customize your mary berry poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall! 2.6oz Ice Cold Water Let me know if you make it! I think there’s a typo as I don’t understand what you mean by it was a bit “easy” given what you wrote afterwards. My mother gave me her recipe and tastes like yours. Cut the pastry in half, and roll out the first half on a sheet of waxed (greaseproof) or parchment paper thinly (about 1/8") into a rectangle to line the bottom of a 9"x13" baking pan (about 11" x 15"). Glad you found it and thank you so much for the note! :). I’m sure there are MANY variations on the theme. w, Hi Martha! Also bake it in a METAL tray to make crispier bottom pastry, Use a deep sided tray like a brownie pan as the filling sometimes bubbles up and overflows, making a real mess of the oven. ( chilled - diced ) No dead flies needed! Rub together with your fingertips until … 240gr Brown Sugar I did get a quick chuckle when I was reading your instructions as this is how my mind read it; But it was fun conversation. I’m visiting my daughter, son-in-law and Grandchildren in America, I’m making them tomorrow for the family. I think this looks absolutely delicious, no matter what name it goes by. For the Pastry: 04 - Preheat the oven to 180C / 356F. :). Place this on the lined tray. Love that you’re making the Fruit Slice for Christmas! When we went to Scotland, our neighbor said to find this in a bakery and try it. Serve with a hot cup of tea! Marie Rayner 3 October 2020 at 14:37. This recipe is from an old flour cookbook and the one mum used all the time when we lived in Scotland. Some were delicious and this recipe for Nelson Squares is one Thanks for sharing list. Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time. The basic recipe isn’t too different. I'll be making this tomorrow for my family. Mary and Paul constantly talk on the Masterclass series about how a french rolling pin is a better option. Afternoon Tea at the Gardener’s Cottage in Tatton Park, a National Trust Property. 03 - Wrap the Dough in cling film and fridge it for at least 15 minutes ( to 2 days ). Good luck. Caster Sugar Bake in a preheated oven at 180C (160C fan, Gas 4) for about 30 minutes. CC, what a great recipe my favorite. Unless you weighed the sugar, I’m guessing your cup of sugar was packed or more than 6 oz. Thank you! I often make it for my family and they all love it. That’s wonderful to hear, Christine! I somehow remember the ones we bought in Glasgow had a sort of cross between a puff and a shortcrust pastry with a shine to it and caster sugar spread over them. 500gr Currants lemon curd. Roll out just over half the pastry thinly on a lightly floured surface to a circle at least 1.5cm wider than … I wanted to make some scones to enjoy the other day. I haven’t done it myself, but it’s not like a cake where it would alter the end result. I have never seen any other recipe for this. Pour on currant filling, spreading evenly, then cover with the rest of the pastry. 01 - Place the Flour into a large bowl and rub in the chilled Butter, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. I miss her. Just about the make this slice, my Mum use to make it all the time. Red Currant Pie (Or is It Cake?) Hi Eveline, I don’t know if it would work on the bottom, but it definitely would on top! We recently found out that we are of Scottish descend. That was kind of you to suggest. Have a lot of catching up to do there so thanks for the name. VANILLA PANETTONE Unilever UK. Raisins and currants are sadly underutilized these days. SunMaid has them, but there are other brands, too. OMG, I have a recipe from my grandmother which we call Raisin Squares, I have put an apple into it to thicken it up a little. LOL. Preheat oven to 200°C/ 400°F Roll out half the pastry very thinly and line a Swiss roll tin. 5.2oz Salted Butter Roll out the other half of the pastry to cover the top. Currant Panna Cotta Marmita. Combine the butter, syrup, and sugar in a saucepan and heat gently until the ingredients have melted and dissolved. That sounds like a combination of several British sweets, Sheila! All mary berry posters are produced on-demand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30-day money-back guarantee. Haven’t seen this since My Mom made every Christmas, she always called it mincemeat squares. I think it’s more difficult to find in bakeries now, Melanie (sadly). To make the crumble mix, put the flour, oats and sugar in a large bowl and add the butter. I have Zante currants and thought this might be a good recipe for them. I’ve never heard of this before. A Dozen Delicious English Recipes That Disprove the Myth of Bad English Food! Was delicious. She used to call them fruit slices and would bring to church dinners. In Ireland when I was growing up these could be bought in my local cake shop. Bake near the middle of the oven for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. https://bakingwithgranny.co.uk/recipe/fruit-slice-fly-cemetery Wet the edge of the bottom pastry, then carefully lift the second pastry layer and place on top of the fruit. Hope you make it again! Reply. Once a week we would have this for pudding, we often wondered if it contained dried flies. Enjoy your trip in Scotland…, Your email address will not be published. Let me know what you think. 8.4oz Brown Sugar This is definitely not dry, so I’m glad you’re going to try again. The currants kept their fresh flavor and the pie/cake was a perfect base. Regarding the fly cemetaries – could you tell me the correct oven temperature and the cooking time? I wish I could join you! This is a big favourite in Scotland…. I completely agree with both comments! 0.5 cup Salted Butter Too sweet! Will have to try your recipe. The recipe is actually linked above, but here it is again. My Mom originated from Dundee Scotland. Add the filling into the pastry lined pan. We liked it, but didnt, it was just over the top sweet to us. I grew up in Lancashire and have been in Canada for 60 years, Oh Margaret, I’m so sorry that I missed your comment until now! Note that the word 'raisin' is usually reserved for the dark-coloured dried large grape, and 'currant' is a dried small Black Corinth grape (with 'sultana' outside the US being a golden-coloured dried grape). I asked her if I did something wrong. That’s lovely, Moira! Thanks again. Thanks for sharing. 50 g caster sugar. Because the first time when he proposed Mary was drunk and the second time when he proposed he himself was drunk so she thought that she would never settle with him. Like Ann, I’ve been searching for this recipe — it’s the only one of my “Nannie’s” that my Aunt doesn’t have. We were treated to this recipe many times. I’m on the opposite side of the world in very sunny Queensland Australia when it’s suppose to getting cold it’s sunny, beautiful 25C. I am hoping these taste the same as she passed when I was young and didn’t get her receipts, I hope so too, Marie, but I bet they will. 1.5 cup Plain Flour When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. A real fruit pie that oozes sweet rich fruit under layers of crisp flaky pastry. What a delight to see this. We tried making them after she passed and it was bit easy, but I think it’s because we didn’t refrigerate the dough first. These bars are so tasty, and a great source of sustenance. Probably some bakers added it and some not. She tried to cool them on a wire rack but they were usually gone before they did. We’re kind of like that with Italian dishes, like “spinach things”! I bet you’ll love it even more! 3 cups Currants Bake near the middle of the oven for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. © Copyright Uncut Recipes - All Rights Reserved, Please disable your adblock and script blockers to view this page, British Traditional Scottish Fruit Slice - Fly Cemetery Recipes. White currants are the sweetest of all 3 kinds hence the most favorite ones among currant lovers. redcurrants, cinnamon, caster sugar, icing sugar, panettone, Carte D'Or Vanilla Ice Cream. 14 - Leave to cool before slicing. My supergran is asking for me to make a apple charlotte that she grow up with in the 1940-50’s would you have the old fashion recipes plz. After being encouraged in domestic science classes at school, she studied catering and institutional management at college. She always made the crust with lard. 100 g blueberries. The puff pastry I use would be too high for them but worth a try. You are envied by many, do you know that? This recipe is from an old Scottish cookbook and it contains an apple and no cinnamon and nutmeg (that’s very American, definitely not Scottish). I am from Scotland and returned to live here permanently after 30 years abroad. Yes, I’m so glad you found it and can make it at home! Mary Berry’s chocolate fudge cake is the perfect birthday cake as it’s so easy to make and taste delicious too. I can tell you, this is as Scottish as it comes. Thanks for your lovely comment! We looked everywhere but couldn’t find it. You can also add different exfoliants to your soap for interest and texture. Yum, we always called them Flea Cemeteries, a real favourite! That is so funny! Sorry to hear about your mum :(. Try more of my Scottish recipes in the new year and let me know what you think! Mom was born and raised in Scotland and I was born there, so I enjoy finding many of the foods growing up in Michigan. 09 - Spread the Fruit Mixture over the Pastry. 0.3 cup Ice Cold Water ( for topping ). My Scottish grandmother in law made something like this called it currant and Apple squares. now I make them of my grandchildren. I've been making fly cemeteries for 30 years and I think I always made it wrong. Combining zingy lemon, creamy coconut and tart blackcurrant, it's a gorgeous sweet treat that is sure to be a huge hit with kids and adults alike - and with it being cut into a total … Raisins - 2 cups (300g / 10 ounces) and currants -1 cup (150g / 5 ounces) currants (if you can't obtain currants use 3 cups /450g 15g raisins in total) Sugar - 1 cup / 200g / 7 ounces. Wonderful! This Currant and Cranberry Cold Process Soap is a perfect study in color contrast. The fruit is naturally sweet so I would try it with half the amount of your preferred sweetener. How to Make Shortbread (& Caramel Shortcake) and The Scottish Baking Awards 2014, Mincemeat Filling for Pies ~ Make it Now for Christmas Gifts in December, Aunt Rosa’s British Bread Pudding, not to be Confused with Bread and Butter Pudding, Homemade Cranberry Lemonade - Christina's Cucina, Scottish Tea Bread (Fruit Loaf) - Christina's Cucina, https://www.christinascucina.com/pie-pastry-in-under-minute-its-possible/, http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/applecharlotte_88965, Maple Glazed Salmon with Bok Choy (and The Fresh 20), Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Make it Your Way! I have never heard it called a fly cemetery with sultanas or cherries ONLY with raisins and currents, however I bet it is delicious with other fruits too so I will give it a try. And…you can also use in savoury dishes, like this smoked mackerel and gooseberry salad. I hope she loves it, too! This was my mums favourite slice to bake, I suggest you cook the fruit for a few minutes with a little water 0.2oz Mixed Spice MY grandmother used to make it when I was young god bless her soul. She is blessed … My lovely mother in law made this with mincemeat and covered it with a pale pink confectioners icing flavored almond, with a sprinkle of coconut to look like snow. I’ve been making Fly Cemetries for about 50 years, I always make them with puff pastry. For the Filling: I am sure they are! Hi Mae, oh I bet lard in the crust would have been great! Also, bake in a large oblong metal baking tray as it makes a crispier bottom pastry. Apparently, I forgot the nutmeg and cinnamon and used too much brown sugar. It certainly wont be dry Ive been making these for 3 tbsp. Thanks you. Sorry to hear that, Ann. Lightly mark the top into squares or slices, then brush the top with the beaten egg and sprinkle the caster/Baker’s Sugar over the top. […] something you can use them in~ Scottish Fruit Slice with a cranberry […]. I think the apple just adds a little moistness. - On Direction 10, brush a tablespoon of Milk to help it come together. I have a fan oven. Here’s my affiliate link to Amazon You might find them in your grocery store, too, though. 150 ml milk, plus extra for brushing. Thanks so much for following along! We like both! Merry Christmas! They were sold as fruit slices but called squashed fly cakes by us kids. 75gr Ice Cold Water I love making easy no bake desserts with them such as this Chocolate Pudding Dessert . :). I have been looking for this recipe for years. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Yes, the fly part is definitely unappealing! I’m at moment sitting in lounge in small town near Stirling Scotland. Wonderful, John! It is still a must at Christmas. Could you please giive me the short rust pastry recipe you use this has been my sticking point can’t seem to get quantity or texture. I was searchimg for Raisin Squares as they were sold here. Hi Lynn, I don’t, but you might ask her if this sounds similar to what she grew up with: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/applecharlotte_88965. :) Thank you, glad you’re enjoying the pics! 150gr Salted Butter Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "aa703f808a2d283f0bb1c21449d1e468" );document.getElementById("ed0f1de251").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); A Scottish Italian cook living in Los Angeles, Christina is usually cooking, baking or (cr)eating something scrumptious. Clotted cream. Gooseberries can be in season as early as the end of May in the UK, depending on the weather. My kids couldnt stand it. When completely cool, cut into squares or slices. If you don’t mind doing some baking in summer, give these redcurrant crumb bars a go! I make this using currants, raisins and sultanas, add a good sprinkle of cinnamon and ginger to it, totally delicious. Anyway we are going to try her recipe too. Thank you for posting, I will be trying this soon. https://www.christinascucina.com/pie-pastry-in-under-minute-its-possible/, Hi this sounds lovely but I have a question my husband is diabetic can I use another sweetener or can I omit it, Hi Mavis, I’m sure you can! Question: Do you think this recipe would work with just currants and no raisins? Making this slice for my granddaughter to try, fingers crossed she loves it as much as I did when I was a child. Merlot Sparkle Mica is used to create a … butter, cut into small squares. Thank you. […]. Lightly mark the top into squares or slices, then brush the top with the beaten egg and sprinkle the caster/Baker's Sugar over the top. Thinking currants might not be moist enough? That’s great, Kelly! I have never put currents into my recipe. made it the other day cant wait to make again, male cook. How funny! 02 - Add the Water and mix to bring the Mixture together into a Dough. It’s the recipe my mother made in Scotland for years and we continue to make today. Do you still make them? Ok, I might as well start a new recipe at this point. I am not sure what I did wrong but I did follow the instructions. Hi Gloria, that’s a funnier name than flies’ cemetery! She was from Essex so she may have adapted the recipe to her own taste after a holiday in Scotland. For the Filling: 13 - Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the Pastry is turning a golden brown colour. :-) Thank you for sharing Christina! I’m so happy you found the recipe and like ti so much! 11 - Stab a few wee slits into the Pastry to let the air out. 10.5oz Plain Flour I do have dried cherries. It makes each color in the soap pop, and creates a dramatic effect. She used apple jelly instead of apples which made the squares more moist. Dust with caster sugar and cut into squares when cool. Spoon into the prepared tin and smooth the surface with a palette knife. Cornflour/Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon. Off to the store to buy raisins. I’ve never heard of “fleas” cemetery! My Scottish Grannies would never call them by their names: instead it was “raisin stuff” or “caramel stuff”. My heritage is Scottish decent for which I am quite proud of. 1.1lb Currants https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/user/219606/recipe/currant-cake ... Mary Berry's Cheese Scones. brown sugar, cream, vanilla extract, gelatin sheets, currant and 5 more. Leave 1cm / 0.4in of pastry dangling over the edge, but cut off any excess more than that. ( for topping ), For the Pastry: Recipes > British Recipes > British Dessert Recipes > British Traditional Scottish Fruit Slice - Fly Cemetery Recipes. Begin by stirring the dead flies… instead of dried fruit. Try it you wont be disappointed xx, Haha! 6gr Mixed Spice Mary 3 October 2020 at 13:23. OMG I LOVE THIS! Mrs Berry continues to stand by the 47-year-old … Good luck, this should work for you. Brought back wonderful memories reading it here. This looks just like the ones my grandma made as Christmas except that she used lard in the crust—really old recipe. In the swinging '60s she became the cookery editor of Housewife magazine, followed by Ideal Home magazine. This has to be one of Mary Berry’s finest birthday cake recipes. ( chilled - diced ) Stir in the oats and mix well. I honestly don’t know how it would turn out with just currants, but you do know it’s Zante currants and not black currants that are used, right? There are variations on how this fruit slice is made - some people use puff pastry instead of shortcrust pastry. The flavor is what I remember but the pastry and filling were dry. One of my favourites, makes a fabulous after dinner desert with homemade custard sauce, plus it’s loaded with energy with the currants and raisins, Mmmmmmm! What a delight to see this I have wanted to post my grandmothers recipe to pintrest as I would hate to see it disappear as it is one of my favorites. Venison Medallions with Fresh Blackcurrant Sauce Unilever UK. We have a wonderful bakery a meat market in Detroit suburb called Ackroyds that has most everything Scottish to eat. My mum used to make these but she used to cook the fruit first with a little water as well. Hi Pass down the traditions! https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/lemon_drizzle_traybake_01890 Ooh, lucky you, Elsa! Trim the rough edges. Although my father in law totally is obsessed and asked me to make for Thanksgiving. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl then rub in the butter, until … 60 years Just love them I was home in Scotland last year and ate quite a lot of them Very popular in cafe’s Have fun !Keep safe and well at this strange time. I cannae wait to try ’em! Mary Berry trained at The Cordon Bleu in Paris and Bath School of Home Economics. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe; I’m sure it reminded you of home! Lemon Curd. I have made quite a few scones here on the blog and I love them all. While visiting my daughter in Germany, we were given a basketful of fresh red currants, a sweet-tart berry, and tried this recipe on a whim. Delicious. I can imagine it wouldn’t be the first thing someone might order if they’ve never tasted it before. Thank YOU! Dessert, Dried Fruit, Flies' Graveyard, Fly Cemetery, Fly's Cemetery, Fruit Slice, Fruit Squares, Pastry, pastry with fruit, Raisins, Scottish, Scottish Dessert, Scottish Food. I also grate my apple into the mixture of fruit and sugar. 12 - Sprinkle on top with Caster Sugar. Sounds very similar, Dorothy! Been going there over 60 years. And not what I remember my grandma making. I have everything on hand but the raisins. This used to be one of my favourites, and I had forgotten about it, so thank you for reminding me.. Generally after Christmas, the British Supermarkets sell jars of mincemeat for 50% or 75% off and I used to substitute that for the dried fruit mix plus the apple. Mary Berry could walk away from The Great British Bake Off if co-star Paul Hollywood gets the axe. I will definitely take a walk down memory lane and make these. Hope you like this one, too and you’re very welcome! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); My Scottish grandmother made this all the time it was a real treat and my brother and I loved it. ( for topping ), For the Pastry: 10 - Roll out the other half of the Pastry into a similarly sized rectangle, and place this on top, pressing down at the edges to seal. Caster Sugar Must be lovely! I bet this is the same recipe (or at least very similar) to your grandmother’s as it’s a very traditional Scottish pastry! Dried flies of milk to help it come together once a week we have... Also, bake in a preheated oven at 180C ( 160C fan, Gas 4 for. Of Scottish descend, not to be one of my Scottish recipes in the swinging '60s she the... Bless her soul would work on the bottom, but here it is an extremely popular savoury by. 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