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I like to think that I’m like most other folk here, but I generally only make pudding for guests.

I’ll be completely gutted if I find out that the rest of you do this daily for your families and that I’ve unwittingly been a dreadful mother to my sons!!

This pudding is loosely based on one I had in my previous (married) life, so I unfortunately can’t give any credit for the originator, but I like to think I’ve made enough changes to make it my own. It’s a gloriously-easy summery dessert that never fails to impress, despite the odd array of ingredients.

CHILLI PEACH & STRAWBERRY DESSERT – Serves 4

You’ll need the following ingredients:

1 large tin of peach slices (don’t give up on this recipe because of this – trust me, it’s a winner)!!

1 punnet of strawberries, hulled & halved

1 tin of granadilla pulp (optional)

2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves

2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves

1 red chilli, seeded & finely diced (not optional)

Pour the peach syrup into a heavy pan and, over high heat, boil until slightly reduced.

Remove from the heat and stir in the basil, mint, chilli and granadilla pulp (if using).

Combine the peach slices & strawberry halves in a glass bowl and pour the hot syrup over the fruit, gently stirring to coat.

Chill in the fridge for a few hours.

Serve with ice-cream … then sit back and wait for the compliments!!