Prima ’s homes and food editor, Bella Evennett-Watts, shares her top advice and insider tips for this month

Enjoy a relaxed weekend feast with these delicious dishes that can be prepared ahead of time, and simply warmed up when you’re ready to serve

January might be chilly, but it’s filled with gorgeous root vegetables and fruits. Celebrate with hearty recipes that prove flavour doesn’t fade with the frost

■ Serves 6 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 1kg Bramley apples, peeled½ lemon, juiced175g golden caster sugar¼ tsp ground cinnamoncustard or ice cream, to serveFOR THE CRUMBLE350g plain flour175g salted

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