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Try layering the base of an ovenproof dish with sponge fingers and top with Apricot Jam, cover with apricot halves and pour over some Ambrosia Ready to Serve Custard. Bake and finish off with a sprinkling of almond flakes for a delicious warming winter trifle!

Serves 6

What you need

  • 12 sponge fingers
  • 4 tbsp apricot Jam
  • 1 can of apricot halves
  • 500g Ambrosia Ready to Serve Custard
  • Demerara sugar
  • 2tbsp flaked almonds, toasted
  • ovenproof dish

How to make it

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C/ 375°F/ Gas 5.
  2. Place the sponge fingers into the base of an ovenproof dish and then spread over a layer of apricot jam.
  3. Cover the sponge fingers with apricots and pour custard evenly over the fruit.
  4. Sprinkle with sugar then bake for 25 – 30 minutes or until the custard is hot and the topping is browned.
  5. To serve sprinkle over some toasted flaked almonds.

Hints and tips

  • This recipe is also delicious using peaches or pears.

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Comments

  • mad this tonight...its yummy....altho i added a little extra sugar and some cocoa powder...made it a little sweeter.
    Added by Ann Marie Gray of Inverness 19 Feb 2011 Report Abusive Comment
  • Do you drain the apricots first or use the juice aswell?
    Added by Kirsty Bradford of York 09 Feb 2011 Report Abusive Comment
  • do you drain the apricots or use the juuice too?
    Added by Kirsty Bradford of York 09 Feb 2011 Report Abusive Comment
  • Deeelicious!!!!!!!!!!!
    Added by Ebunoluwa Adebanjo of SM5 2SE 05 Feb 2011 Report Abusive Comment
  • yeah hi this idea is a little idea is a bit dodgy dont you think dont like the sound of the baked custard and stuff but anyways dont be affended by this just keep giving us tips.
    Added by Josie Taylor of manchester 02 Feb 2011 Report Abusive Comment
  • sounds great, going to try it this weekend.
    Added by Sally Paterson of glasgow 01 Feb 2011 Report Abusive Comment
  • So got to try this .Be nice for grandchildren but with strawberrys too:-)some really great nom noms lol
    Added by Deborah Pickering of Coalville 28 Jan 2011 Report Abusive Comment
  • if you don't have sponge fingers use cake or buns broken up or a jam sponge roll
    Added by Eileen Wilkins of Leeds 22 Jan 2011 Report Abusive Comment
  • use chocolate borbons and strawberry whip its lovely
    Added by Donna Bradley of sailsbury 20 Jan 2011 Report Abusive Comment
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