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ORANGE POSSET WITH BLACKBERRIES

orange posset with blackberries (640x623)

This recipe is an old English one and with the fresh blackberries in season, it just seems right to partner the two together. 

Serves 4

400 ml cream

100g sugar

1 orange, zest and juice

200g fresh black berries

50g icing sugar

Method

Place the cream, zest and sugar into a deep medium pot.  Gently bring to the boil, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar. Once it has come to the boil continue for a further 3 minutes so the mixture thickens slightly.  Do watch this stage constantly as it has a tendency to boil over!

Remove from heat and add 1 Tbsp orange juice.  Stir to combine and cool slightly.  Pour into decorative, individual glasses, or one large dish. Allow at least 3 hours or overnight to set.

Meanwhile, place the fresh blackberries and icing sugar in a bowl, squeeze over remaining orange juice and let the berries macerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. This allows the natural juices to flow.

Serve when set with the berries generously spooned over the top (juice as well).