Place the sugar and eggs in the warmed bowl and whisk ... Peel the paper cases off the cakes when cooled. For the plums, marinade the chopped plums in the orange liqueur in a small bowl.

Each variety has a 2-3 week season. British plums develop an intense flavour when cooked. They make excellent jam, jelly and fruit cheese, but can also be bottled. Strong spices such as star anise ...

I was given a box of Luisa plums, a sweet and juicy plum that requires no added sugar so have used in this tart. Heat the oven to 200C. Line a 22cm loose-bottomed tart tin with the pastry and bake ...