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Edward’s Eton Mess

Wed, 31 May 2023

Edward’s Eton Mess
This is a very simple yet playful summer recipe, open to a multitude of adaptations.
 
Berry Compote
 
1lb/450g fresh/frozen berries (strawberries, redcurrants, blueberries, raspberries etc)
 
2oz/50g caster sugar
 
Juice of 1 lemon
 
50ml water
 
1 shot of gran manier
 
Method
 
In a large saucepan place all the prepared fruits. You can leave all the fruits whole with the notable exception of the strawberries which you can cut into quarters and add to the rest of the fruits.
 
Scatter the sugar and lemon juice on top of the fruits and add the water and gran manier.
 
Heat very gently to allow the fruits to soften but also to generate a little fruity syrup.
 
Other Ingredients:
 
Shop bought meringues
 
10floz/300ml whipped cream
 
Fresh strawberries
 
Mint leaves
 
Edible Flowers
 
Break the meringues into the bowl.
 
Lightly mix in the whipped cream and the chilled berry compote.
 
Divide into glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries, edible flowers, mint leaves and some cocktail umbrellas!
 

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