Blackberry and apple sponge

The ultimate in comfort food and ideal for Autumn

Dig in to one of these nostalgic comforting treats this weekend

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These bakes are perfect with a cuppa – and all less than 50p per serving

They all started out on different paths – from sales offices to science labs – but each of these professional bakers found purpose and joy in baking. Here, they tell Jill Foster why it has become a passion that continues to nourish their souls

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 30 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 4 large field mushrooms4 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove, chopped400g spinach leavesflour, for dusting1 tbsp thyme leaves500g block all-butter puff pastry140g sti