Recipe Steps
- Preheat oven to 170°C/325°F/Gas 3. Lightly grease a 20cms/8″ cake tin or casserole dish.
- Spoon the syrup over the base of the tin or dish, sprinkle over the lemon rind. Scatter over the blackberries and pears, cut side up.
- Put all the Ingredients for the topping into a bowl and beat until smooth. Spoon mixture over the fruit and level the top.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until risen and golden brown. Cool in tin for about 10 minutes then turn out and serve with custard, cream or ice cream.
Junior Big Bake Competition
For over 180 years, Odlums has been at the heart of baking in Irish homes – it’s time to pass down the wooden spoon to the next generation.Â
Got a budding baker at home? Share their favourite bake and they could be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Whether your child is just starting out with flour covered hands, or is already a confident weekend baker, we’d love to see what they can create. From simple family favourites to show-stopping bakes, every creation has its place.



