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Apricot and rosewater tart
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Apricot and rosewater tart

Cut a slice of this fruity tart and enjoy the fragrant undertones of rosewater. Best served with thick, whipped cream and a collection of family or friends.
Tropical fruit with rosewater syrup
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Tropical fruit with rosewater syrup

Juicy and delicious tropical fruit with rosewater syrup. You can use pineapple or even watermelon instead of the papaya if you prefer. You could also use 4 cardamom pods and a cinnamon quill instead of the rosewater.
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raspberry meringues with rosewater cream with rosewater cream
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Raspberry meringues with rosewater cream

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Raspberry meringues with rosewater cream. Spoon meringue onto baking-paper-lined tray into 12 free-form shapes about 5cm (2 inches) apart. Bake in very slow oven until meringues feel dry to touch. Note
Honey-coated pistachio and rosewater palmiers
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Honey-coated pistachio and rosewater palmiers

Crisp and flaky French pastries, palmiers are so-named because they are folded and shaped to resemble the leafy arc formed by palm tree branches. Honey, pistachio and rosewater add a touch of the Middle East to these quintessentially French pastries.
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Rosewater SPONGE WITH strawbery compote
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Rosewater sponge with strawbery compote

If you like, you can insert skewers into the cake to hold the layers in place while slicing. Cut through the top two cake layers and serve as a portion; cut through the bottom two cake layers as a second portion. Note
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pistachio cake with rosewater frosting
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Pistachio cake with rosewater frosting

Make sure the rose petals are chemical-free. Organic petals can be found at specialist cake decorating shops and some delicatessens. If fresh organic rose petals are unavailable, sprinkle cake with chopped rosewater-flavoured turkish delight. Rosewater will vary in strength between brands. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste. If using rosewater essence, start […]
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recipes from books
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Recipes from our favourite books

Whether you grew up adventuring with Winnie the Pooh in the Hundred Acre Wood or dreamed of living in a chocolate factory, these recipes will remind you of escaping to those favourite faraway lands.
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Delicious desserts from the Middle East
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Delicious desserts from the Middle East

Rosewater and orange blossom water are the heroes of many Middle Eastern treats, adding a distinctive and delicious flavour that sings of exoticism. Here, we've gathered our best desserts that make the most of these wonderful waters, from Turkish delight and stunning rose-infused figs to Lebanese konafa and orange blossom semolina cake. There's also recipes for traditional sweets like halva, charosets and Jewish rugelach as well as our modern twists using classic Middle Eastern flavours. So try something different for dessert and get baking!
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spiced crème caramel
Baking

Spiced crème caramel

Add an exotic touch to an everyday crème caramel with rosewater, cardamom and saffron. Silky soft and darkly sweet, this is a stunning dessert.
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Turkish Delight
Dessert

Turkish delight

This soft, sugar-dusted confectionery goodie comes in many flavours, however this recipe has remained traditional and gone with the classic rosewater.
greek breakfast berry muesli
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Greek breakfast berry muesli

Make the sugar syrup ahead; keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one month. Prepare the fruit the night before then assemble in the morning in a small airtight container, and don’t forget to take a spoon. Note
Gulab jaman
Dessert

Gulab jaman

These syrup-soaked milk balls are similar to sponge cake in texture. Popular in India and Pakistan, gulab jaman are usually served in syrup spiced with cinnamon, star anise and cardamom, and flavoured with rosewater.
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Turkishdelight BOUQUETS
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Turkishdelight bouquets

Use lightly oiled scissors to cut turkish delight. You will need about 35 sugar flowers per cake pop. Use white Candy Melts in place of chocolate Melts for an extra-white finish Note
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RASPBERRY   AND CINNAMON French Macaroons
Baking

Raspberry and cinnamon French macarons

When it comes to cuisine the French got a lot right, especially the macaron. This humble sweet is deservedly famous for its chewy texture and delicious array of flavour options. Try this raspberry and cinnamon version, you'll love it.
bouquets
Dessert

Bouquets

Use lightly oiled scissors to cut turkish delight. You will need about 35 sugar flowers per cake pop. Note
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raspberry rose meringues
Baking

Raspberry rose meringues

It is fine to use just the one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. The meringues are best eaten within 2 hours of baking. Use strawberries or blackberries in place of the raspberries. Redcurrant jelly is a preserve found in the jam section of large supermarkets. Note
M'hanncha
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M’hanncha

M'hanncha, a Moroccan almond pastry, means `the snake' and this coiled sweet pastry treat certainly represents that.