Cranachan

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This Scottish recipe for Cranachan, celebrates the Harvest Festival and can be enjoyed at teatime or as a dessert.

Serves 4

110g / 4 oz oats
1 litre / 1 3/4 pints plain yogurt
250g / 9 oz raspberries
Honey and Drambuie

1- Toast the oats on a baking sheet under the grill.
2- Mix the cooled oats into the yogurt.
3- Gently fold in the raspberries.
4- Spoon into glasses and drizzle the honey and Drambuie over the top.

Cook's Tip
Granola can be used instead of the oats, no grilling required.