James Martin's summer fruit pudding

mixed berries

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit salad

💰Cheaper: frozen berries

Frozen berries are often less expensive and still flavorful.

white bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: store-brand bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a more affordable alternative.

Cut the crusts off the white bread and cut into slices.

Prepare a small mold by lightly greasing it with olive oil and lining the bottom with cling film.

In a blender, combine raspberries, a touch of icing sugar, and a tiny bit of water, then blend until smooth.

Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove any bits.

Dip the bread slices into the raspberry sauce to soak them.

Line the sides of the mold with the soaked bread slices.

Add a layer of frozen fruit into the mold.

Top with more soaked bread, pressing down gently.

If desired, add fresh fruit and basil for flavor.

Cover the pudding with cling film and press down to compact it.

Serve immediately without refrigerating.

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