Desserts & Sweets without dough

Desserts for Dudes month continues.... with a giveaway! {See those toppers? Cupcake toppers of YOUR CHOICE are part of the prize package. That's right,[...]

> (American / Metric measures) < . 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter . 1/2 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed . 8 fresh, ripe figs (lengthwise) . . 1 cup (130g)[...]

{Just go ahead and start adding these ingredients to your grocery list now.} I'm not sure why I don't bake cakes very often. Wait...yes, I have an inkling. I[...]

1 1/2 c. Golden brown raisins 1 c. Pitted dates , cut into 1/4-inch pcs 1 c. Dry apricots , cut into 1/4-inch pcs 1 c. Candied pineapple , cut into 1/4-inch[...]

1/2 lb Self-raising flour 1/2 lb Bread crumbs 1/2 lb Shredded suet 1/2 lb Currants 1/2 lb Stoned raisins 1/2 lb Sultanas (golden brown raisins) 4 ounce Mixed[...]

2 x Large eggs , (for the egg wash), beaten     Icing sugar for dusting     *FOR THE SHORTCRUST PASTRY Or possibly SWEET PASTE*** 200 gm Unsalted butter 100[...]