Fruit

Sweet red fruits and a splash of amaretto give this pudding an Italian spin. Soak the fruit the day before – and make sure your pudding basin fits your slow cooker!

Sloe gin and prunes give this year's Christmas pudding a distinctly British update!

This salad, which offsets the often rich food we eat at this time of year, makes a wonderful addition to a buffet table, or a light lunch on its own. Feel free to swap in any grain or other nuts you have to hand

A suitably monstrous-looking treat for Halloween – and far healthier than the usual bucketloads of sweets and chocolate

A splash of prosecco vinegar gives plum jelly a lovely tanginess, which contrasts beautifully with the creaminess of this vanilla panna cotta

The barbecue isn’t just for savoury treats – spoil guests with these doughnuts filled with boozy pineapple and creamy coconut ice cream

Use chocolate spread and granola to make this super-easy comfort pud

This favourite regional recipe is similar to a French clafoutis, but with a spongier texture

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