Cherry Bakewell Tart

Bakewell tart is evidently known as Bakewell pudding in Bakewell, though that’s not particularly important unless you are preparing for Mastermind.

Cherries and apricots complement the almond flavour really well. If I use cherries – we are talking about fresh cherries here – I like them to cook in the tart, their juice colouring and flavouring the frangipane. If I use apricots I cook them separately and sieve them, serving them like a warm jam next to a slice of tart, and wit