You can't beat a traditional apple filling topped with crispy, buttery crumble - classic comfort food at its best

Try our classic Bramley apple pie with homemade shortcrust pastry. Simplicity is key to this traditional dish which makes for a comforting family pudding.

Simple-to-make apple cake that can be cut into bars or squares for a teatime treat

Make our classic meat and potato pie for a comforting dinner. This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Edd Kimber's easy apple cake combines chunks of sweet apple and a crunchy demerara sugar topping. Perfect for a teatime treat or dessert, served with warm custard

Make this seasonal apple and blackberry crumble for a comforting family pud. Pre-cooking the topping will make it extra-crispy, while also retaining the texture of the fruit

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

Warm up as the cold nights set in with this glorious hotpot, with slow-cooked pork cooked in cider and sage. It's topped with a crispy layer of potatoes

Adapt this recipe for easy overnight oats to suit your tastes. You can add dried fruit, seeds and nuts, grated apple or pear or chopped tropical fruits for the perfect healthy breakfast

Sweetening the apples with apricot jam and orange juice makes it twice as fruity and adding a little syrup to the oaty crumble makes great little chewy clusters

Use up a glut of rhubarb and apples for this simple crumble. Ground ginger adds a nice spice to the topping, but leave it out if you’d prefer

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

Balance the sharp flavour of apple with the sweetness of caramel and a tangy soft cheese icing to make these toffee-apple-inspired cinnamon buns

Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling

A chewy, oaty tray bake with sticky dates and apples - bound to be a big hit.

True comfort food for chilly winter evenings, this slow-cooker Normandy-style recipe combines meltingly tender pork, smoked bacon and cider

Serve this comforting classic made with chipolata sausages and a simple batter – it’s easy enough that kids can help make it.

Put a savoury twist on apple pie with potato, cheese and onion, as well as mustard and thyme. The sweet and savoury flavours create a stunning pie

Make a free-from apple crumble using porridge oats. It's the perfect pud for colder months, served with custard, ice cream or cream

A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker

Soaking oats and seeds overnight makes them easier to digest, and the muesli will be extra creamy. Great for a quick breakfast straight from the fridge

Apples and cheese make perfect partners in this puff pastry tart, ideal for using up the remnants of a cheeseboard or leftover cranberry sauce. Serve hot or cold for a Boxing Day buffet

Looking for a showstopper dessert for a dinner party? If you have the time, it’s well worth making a French apple tart, a classic shop-window patisserie.

Got a glut of apples or blackberries? Transform them into jam and gift to family and friends. Enjoy in your favourite sponge cakes or on your morning toast

Use up a glut of apples by stewing them with lemon, sugar and cinnamon for use in cooking. Or, serve with yogurt or your favourite bakes and desserts

Moist cake topped with a sticky, crunchy topping will keep your guests coming back for more

These flapjacks add a fruity twist to the classic oat bakes with a mixture of fresh and dried apple, and they're a winning snack for the whole family when you're on the go or out on a picnic.

Learn how to make the perfect pancakes every time with our foolproof easy crêpe recipe – elaborate flip optional