Eve’s apple pudding

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

Originating from the Isle of Sheppey, this traditional dessert is crowned by golden fruit from the orchard

Ingredients (Serves 4-6) 350 g potatoes, peeled,diced225 g swede, peeled, diced2 eggs50 g butter50 g plain flour600 ml milk, plus extra formashing450 g smoked haddock,skinned and cubed110 g frozen pea

Put the British into baking with these nostalgic classics, 2 0 2 5 guaranteed to bring everyone to the table

YOU WILL NEED ✔ 500g (1lb) bunched beetroot, peeled and cut into 2cm (¾in) wedges ✔ 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ✔ salt and pepper ✔ 2 x 250g (8¾oz) packs beluga lentils ✔ 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar ✔ 1

Toby explains why natural predators and late season warmth can help provide many of this year’s beleaguered plants with a second wind of growth