Make candied zest from any citrus fruit (see tip) and use as a tangy decoration ... Discard any leftover syrup (or use in another recipe – it makes a lovely drizzle for cakes).

Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, slice the orange very thinly (about 2mm thick). Remove any pips. Tip the sugar and 400ml/14fl oz water into a large pan and bring to the boil stirring ...

Ambrosia salad, made from fruit, whipped cream, and marshmallows was popular in the mid-20th century. I tried it, and it was ...

To prepare the rinds: Slice each fruit in half, squeeze out the juice ... and set in the refrigerator overnight. (Candied peel will keep in the syrup for one year.) Drain the peel, scrape out ...