Autumn baking recipes

Try these easy-to-bake cinnamon spiced pumpkin muffins as a mid-morning snack. They're ideal for Halloween and Bonfire Night, too

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

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

Use fresh and ground ginger to make these moreish biscuits. They're perfect served with a cuppa for afternoon tea, or as a treat anytime

Use two types of sugar and ground almonds for the perfect crunchy crumble topping, layered on top of cinnamon-spiced plums

Rustle up a batch of these moreish pumpkin spice cupcakes as a treat in the autumn. Top with cream cheese icing and dust with extra pumpkin spice

Make the most of pears at the end of summer and transform them into a glorious crumble, alongside pecans and caramel. Enjoy warm with custard

Bake these caramel pear blondies for an indulgent teatime treat. With a biscuity flavour that comes from browning the butter, they're moreish and chewy

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

Combine the flavours of pear and hazelnut to make this stunning dessert. Make sure to serve the clafoutis warm – and don't forget the cream or crème fraîche

Sponge pudding gets taken up a level with the addition of delicious baked figs and thyme, resulting in a seriously comforting wintry dessert. Serve warm with cream, ice cream or Greek yogurt

Try a twist on layered sponge cake with blackberries, zesty oranges and marmalade in place of your usual filling. Pipe the topping for a professional look

Celebrate autumn with a comforting pear and blackberry crumble. A crunchy oat and nut topping and bay-infused custard make for a stunning dessert

Turn the volume up on this classic American dessert and make it fit for a dinner party feast, with stem ginger cream and pumpkin seed brittle

Try this bake in the period between late summer and early autumn. Plums pair so well with coconut and spices. Serve warm with a dollop of yogurt or cream

This autumnal tart has a delicate, sweet flavour and nutty frangipane filling. Serve with a dollop of Calvados Chantilly cream

Indulge in our cheesecake pie with homemade pastry, a pumpkin filling and pecan topping. It's a perfect dessert for autumn

Make this apple and almond cake to fill your cake tin. It's an ideal treat for anyone following a dairy-free or vegan diet, and is delicious for afternoon tea with a cuppa

Make this cake with spelt flour – rich in fibre, it works well in bakes, providing nuttiness and subtle sweetness. Serve warm after a Sunday roast

Try this one-pan pud/cake hybrid as an easy dessert for Bonfire Night, Halloween or cooler nights. Served straight from the oven, it’s perfect with custard

Make a batch of apple hand pies and freeze them, uncooked, for a later date. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, they're encased in a golden shortcrust pastry