I like crumble (who doesn’t?), but it can be a bit stodgy, more about the crumble than the fruit. In this dish, the fruit shines more – it gets gorgeous caramelised edges – and the ‘crumble’ is rich with nuggets of marzipan and scented with flower water.
This is a big pudding. Enjoy any leftovers the next day for breakfast. Prep time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutesEight * Diana’s conversion may differ slightly from the standardRecipe from From the Oven to the Table: Simple dishes that look after themselves, by Diana Henry (Mitchell Beazley, £25).
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