The apple has been used in cooking since ancient times and is now the most widely cultivated fruit in the world. People have busying away in hot kitchens for many thousands of years to perfect its use. And so, this tart and crunchy fruit has found its way into our hearts and our stomachs in recipes and traditions, passed from generation to generation. For those of you who have fond memories of sticky toffee apples and crumbly apple pie with custard, these best-loved recipes are for you.
From Tamasin Day-Lewis, an irresistible upside-down tart of golden crisp pastry and glossy burnished apples
James Martin's cinnamon-scented apple pie with golden melt-in-the-mouth pastry is the ultimate comfort food
Enjoy a sweet dessert without guilt, and try Anthony Stewart's apple turnovers
For a homely, warming dessert try Lotte Duncan's simple recipe for a traditional British pudding, served with clotted cream
Trish Hilferty is the author of Gastropub Classics, published by Absolute Press. e often works at The Eagle in London's Farringdon, which is widely acknowledged as having started the gastropub revolution...
A tempting dessert from Tamasin Day Lewis - creamy spiced apple custards with a crunchy caramelised topping
Carol Wilson's selection of splendid cheese from North West England is served with delicious, quick-to-make fruit chutney
Enjoy the rich, distinctive flavour of roast goose with Alan Coxon's recipe, flavoured with apples and rosemary
For roast pork with real pizzazz, try Sophie Grigson's succulent roast loin, with its moist and moreish ginger-spiced stuffing
Deliciously moist and lemony, Tamasin Day-Lewis's cake makes excellent picnic fodder or can be served warm as a dessert
