Gordon Ramsay keeps the cost of entertaining down by working
his magic on a cheap cut of meat

These are truly delicious – crunchy round the edges, chewy in the centre

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

Raymond Blanc pre-cooks the crumble topping to avoid gluey, uncooked crumble and retain the texture of the fruit

This jar of cookie ingredients makes an original gift for a favourite teacher - simply pop in a jar and add a label with the cooking instructions to transform into deliciously fruity, spiced biscuits

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

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

This storecupboard relish has all the flavours of a classic cooked chutney but with more bite. It makes a great last minute accompaniment to a cheese board or ham

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

The perfect gift or an essential Boxing Day condiment. You won't want your turkey leftovers to ever run out while this is in the fridge

Our budget-friendly pork and apple burgers are perfect for an easy and delicious family supper. This easy midweek meal takes just ten minutes to prepare

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

Chutneys are fantastic presents because they really improve with age and go brilliantly with Christmas cheeses and cold meats

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

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

Edd Kimber creates a rustic bake with chunks of sweet apple and a crunchy demerara sugar topping.

A brilliant combination of two great puddings - sponge and crumble - try reader Bridie Bannon's fruity traybake

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

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

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

Nothing beats the crunch of a toffee apple on a crisp autumnal evening, and these taste so much better than shop bought

Make yourself a wholesome and traditional British square meal with this recipe

This showstopping bake is a celebration of classic apple desserts with spiced sponge, vanilla icing and a sticky caramel apple filling

Looking for a healthy dish that's good for your wallet too? This sausage, mustard & apple hash costs less than £1 per serving and is perfect for a family

Ready in no time, this simple budget sundae will satisfy any midweek sweet cravings. If you're looking for a pudding you can whip up in a flash, this is it

Pork and apples is a classic combination and the meat is all the more tender when slow-cooked for four hours. Serve with greens for a complete, healthy meal

Gary Rhodes's traditional fruit and nut pudding can be oven baked in an hour for a warming family treat

A healthy side dish of braised cabbage with rich spices - a perfect Sunday roast or Christmas dinner accompaniment.

Tangy apples and hot mustard ensure this dish is packed full of punchy flavours

This spicy soup combines red lentils, apples and parsnip for a smooth, warming soup - a low fat meal that you can make ahead and freeze