Set aside. For the fruit filling ... Preheat the oven to 200C/fan oven 180C/400F/Gas 6. Bake the buns for about 35-40 minutes. If browning too quickly, cover with some foil.

Buns can quickly go stale if exposed to air – ideally, allow to cool then wrap them in cling film or aluminium foil and keep them stored in airtight containers for up to three days ...

Simmer over medium, stirring, until lightly syrupy and reduced to about 3 tablespoons, about 2 minutes; set aside off heat. When the buns are done, set the pan on a wire rack and immediately brush ...