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MAKES 8 PREP 10 mins plus cooling COOK 15 mins EASY V 50g butter, melted then cooledslightly, plus extra for the mould1 egg50g caster sugar1 tsp honey50g self-raising flour 1 Heat the oven to 210C/190

Toast, soup, a bake, a biscuit… When the days are dark and cold, you want simple recipes with a nod to nostalgia and childhood comforts, but with flavours that feel right for now

Diana is finding a different rhythm to life in her new home, a 150-year-old cottage in the Scottish borders. And she’s welcoming this fresh start

REAL FOOD CHAMPION ELLA MILLS HAS NOW MADE NUTRITIOUS COOKING SO SIMPLE THAT YOU CAN’T FAIL TO EAT WELL, ALL YEAR LONG

■ 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

What’s your go-to when you need a big, warm foodie hug? From saucy pasta to indulgent puds, our food team share their ultimate comfort dishes