Bottle up a taste of autumn with our homemade damson gin. The flavour matures and improves over time. The recipe can also be used to make damson vodka

Make the most of damsons in the summer with this sweet and fruity damson jam. Serve with crusty bread, or try as a filling in your favourites cakes and bakes.

This densely packed spiced fruit cheese is the perfect accompaniment to roast meats such as pork and duck, or a cheeseboard

This damson and apple crumble will go down a treat as a family dessert. The damsons will contain stones, so remember to warn people to remove them as they eat

Make the most of autumnal fruit with our simple homemade damson vodka recipe. This autumnal drink is delicious neat or served in seasonal cocktails

Lacing oatcakes with fragrant caraway seeds adds another dimension to a cheeseboard. Serve with stilton and damson jam as a final canapé at a party

A delicious way to deal with a glut of damsons - perfect on toast or fresh bread and a great accompaniment to roast meats

This makes a lovely teatime treat or pudding, served with cream and also works well with apple and cinnamon or damson and vanilla

It’s a pleasure to sink into a warm pud of orange-poached plums with crunchy, oaty topping.

Serve up these crisp vegan samosas as a tasty starter or side dish with your favourite curry. They also make great buffet food for your next party.

With a rich, creamy vanilla custard and crunchy, caramelised topping, our crème brûlée makes the ultimate indulgent dessert. Follow our professional tips for mastering this classic French sweet