Authentic Cherry Bakewell Recipe Bakewell, England

Name: Cherry Bakewell
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 42 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: FOR THE PASTRY; 200g (7 oz) all-purpose flour; 30g (1 oz) confectioners' sugar; 100g (3.5 oz) chopped, cold & unsalted butter; 1 egg yolk; 1 tsp cider vinegar (or lemon juice); 2-4 tsp cold water; egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp milk); FOR THE FRANGIPANE; raspberry jam (or any flavor!); 100g (3.5 oz) caster sugar; 100g (3.5 oz) butter, soft, unsalted; 2 eggs; 1/4 tsp almond extract; 50g (1.75 oz) plain flour; 85g (3 oz) ground almond; FOR THE DECORATION; 300g cofectioners' sugar; cold water; red food paste coloring; glace cherries

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