Michelle Darmody: How to bake a classic frangipane — and the mistakes to avoid

"Despite their common label as a nut, almonds are technically a stone fruit. What we tend to call the nut is the seed or pit from within the fruit."

"Frangipane can be used in many different ways. It is probably most well known in a bakewell tart or bun."

Frangipane can be used in many different ways. It is probably most well known in a bakewell tart or bun. 

The addition of almond extract adds a floral aroma to the topping into which you can sink any fruit you wish.