Makes 1 x 22cm tart. Shortcrust pastry: 180g butter. 240g plain flour. ½ tsp salt. ¼ cup iced water.

Serves 4. 1 large Australian mango. 24 fresh cherries, plus 12 to serve. ½ cup ginger wine.

Serves 4. This needs to be made at least 12 hours in advance, 24 is preferable.

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