You can pickle elderflower buds, flowers and berries, like you would any delicate fruit or veg. You can infuse the flowers in sugar syrup to make elderflower cordial, steep them to make a flavoured vinegar, or coat the flowerheads in a light batter and deep-fry for a delicious, crispy treat.
Delightfully sweet with the perfect amount of tartness, this creamy bright key lime pie recipe is indulgent comfort in every bite.
So, needless to say, when I walked in with pounds of key limes the other day, her eyes grew wild she realised a pie-baking session was on the cards. She was deliriously happy, and I was bribed with two gumballs and the entirety of her allowance to make it right then and there, so we had pie that night — I can always use a gumball.
Key lime pie has an interesting story, supposedly beginning in the early 20th century when refrigeration was scarce. Sweetened condensed milk was used a lot in cooking, especially on fishing boats. Legend has it that the famous pie was created with what the Florida sponge fisherman had on hand: sweetened condensed milk, limes and crackers. Even at sea, there’s time for comfort food.
Key lime pie recipe
Serves 8
Ingredients:
10 graham crackers/digestive biscuits
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
5 tablespoons raw honey
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from about 1 pound of limes)
1 teaspoon key lime zest, grated
2 cups heavy/double cream
Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4. Finely crush your crackers or biscuits and, in a bowl, stir to combine with the butter, 2 tablespoons of honey and salt. Grease a 9-inch pie dish with additional butter. Pour the crumb mixture into the pie plate and evenly press to form a crust on the bottom and the sides. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
Meanwhile, add the condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice and zest to a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour into the prepared pie crust then bake for 15 minutes, or until set. Allow to cool then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
When ready to serve, beat the cream and remaining 3 tablespoons of honey together until it holds stiff peaks. Using a spatula, evenly spread the whipped cream on top of the pie and garnish with additional lime zest, if desired. Slice and serve!
Place the chicken nuggets in the air-fryer* in a single layer and cook at 200°C for 7 minutes, or until cooked through (you may need to do this in batches). If your air-fryer has a basket rather than shelves, you should turn the chicken nuggets over halfway through cooking.
*Tested in a 4.2-litre air-fryer. All air-fryers are different, so results may vary.
We’ve made every effort to ensure your plants arrive in great condition. But they will need a little TLC upon arrival…
- Take the herbs out of the decorative pots and water them well.
- Leave them to drain before putting back into the decorative pots – very few herbs like sitting in water. Tip: Adding a spoonful of grit or gravel into the base of the decorative pot before replacing your herb will improve drainage and raise up your herbs while they’re still small.
- Add the appropriate wooden label to each pot and scan the QR code for detailed growing advice (or you can find it in the guide).
- Using your herb snips, give any tired or straggly stalks a trim. This includes any damaged stalks, as well as yellowed or broken leaves.