Top 20 autumn recipes

Come in from the cold to a comforting bowl of autumnal squash soup. Adding a hint of chilli gives it a warming kick whilst crème fraîche makes it creamier

Make this seasonal apple and blackberry crumble for a comforting family pud. Pre-cooking the topping will make it extra-crispy, while also retaining the texture of the fruit

A satisfying veggie supper that gives a basic risotto recipe an autumnal twist

This healthy low-calorie soup is a delicious way to use up courgettes when they're in season. Plus it's freezable, so you can make it in summer and enjoy all year

With sweet, slow-cooked carrots and beautifully tender meat, this beef and stout stew is comfort in a pot. Serve with creamy parsnip mash for a warming meal.

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

Moist, fruity pear, hazelnut and chocolate cake - try it warm with cream as a teatime treat

Delicious tartlets, perfect for a buffet or light appetiser, just choose your own mix of mushrooms to make it your own

Shoulder is the ideal cut for this warming one-pot, which is packed with autumnal flavours and perfect served with a side of mash

A good tomato chutney take some beating, and this version is great because it's not too sweet

Try a twist on traditional toffee apples - sugared, spiced and very very nice!

A great way to use up any pumpkin from your lantern carving

A satisfying low-fat soup that's packed with wholesome vegetables and filling chickpeas. Serve with slices of toasted cheese-topped baguette to dip in

A flavour-packed, unusual salad that's delicious warm or cold - works really well as part of a buffet

Its appearance may be gnarly, but the soft white flesh of turnip-like celeriac is versatile, and perfect paired with salty pancetta

This hearty, slow-cooked lamb dish is perfect for two to share as the nights start drawing in

A great recipe for the end of the summer, using sweet roasted tomatoes and garlic. Serve with the best crusty bread you can get you hands on

Make the most of autumn's harvest with this warming, seasonal soup

This fruity cake is at its best when made with melting, buttery pears

A buttery traybake, full of new-season fruit and spice