cherry and almond shortbread

Beat butter and sugar together until pale

Stir in ground almonds, then glace cherries, chopped.

Stir in flour until you have a paste.

Turn onto lightly floured work surface & gently roll until 1cm thick

Cut into rounds, fingers or shapes. Put on baking sheet and sprinkle with caster sugar.

Chill for 20-30 mins

Bake for 15-20 mins on 190° gas mark 5

Cool on wire rack