Greengages are in season in August and September. Greengages bought from shops and markets can vary in quality from superb to dull, but it’s impossible to tell until you bite into the fruit.

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Preheat the oven to 100C/80C Fan/Gas ¼. In a saucepan, heat the greengages with 2 tablespoons water and 120g/4¼oz of the caster sugar over a medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally ...