Autumn

The treacle adds a lovely warming toffee-like flavour to these puffy, light scones studded with pieces of sticky dried fig.

Lightly spiced sweet pears are the perfect seasonal topping for a traditional creamy rice pudding. This is elevated comfort food at its very best

Clafoutis is a pudding that originates from Limousin in south central France. Traditionally made with cherries, it works just as well with plump seasonal plums. Serve warm with a dollop of crème fraîche

With a sweet, buttery cobbler topping concealing a chunky apple and blackberry filling, this pudding is a crowd- pleaser that’s deceptively easy to throw together in a flash

This pudding is both British and American in inspiration. It’s the cream in the topping that makes it extra special, giving it a rich and buttery deliciousness, just like the very best shortbread

This American-inspired dessert takes minutes to prepare and is ideal served warm with ice cream after your Sunday roast

For a healthier dessert, try this lower-fat, lower-sugar crumble topping scattered over late summer fruit. The same topping works well on a regular crumble, but double the quantities