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THIS MONTH Squashes

With cosy season just around the corner, try one of these tempting treats that taste as good as they look

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

Make this easy sausage casserole recipe for a classic winter warmer. This has a triple apple hit for maximum autumnal flavour – using pork and apple sausages, caramelised apple wedges and a rich apple

Apple butter Put 5-6 chopped dessert apples in a large pan with 150ml water, 150ml apple juice, 100g light brown soft sugar and the juice of 1 lemon. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer, cookin

Ingredients (Serves 6) ◆ 1.5 litres dry sparkling cider ◆ 50g light brown sugar zest and juice 1 orange ◆ 3 long cinnamon sticks, halved ◆ 8 cloves ◆ 2.5cm piece ginger, sliced ◆ ½tsp grated nutmeg ◆