As the weather starts turning colder and leaves start changing colour, a whole new world of delicious autumnal desserts opens up. Piping hot blackberry and apple crumble with custard, sticky pecan pies and pavlovas with roast figs and plums.

Fruit is a real highlight of autumnal desserts. Apples and pears are perhaps the most popular choices, but figs, blackberries, quince and plums are also seasonal favourites, especially when paired with warm spices. Vegetables are also a popular ingredient in autumnal desserts, particularly carrot, pumpkin and and beetroot.

If you’re looking for something warming, crumbles are a particularly comforting way to enjoy seasonal fruit, whether you use, apples, pears or even beetroot. Sweet pies are another great choice – like this classic apple pie from Karen Burns-Booth. For something a little lighter after a big meal, beetroot sorbet is a lovely autumnal treat or try Rosheen Kaul And Joanna Hu’s chewy pumpkin cakes, made with glutinous rice flour. Will Bowlby’s apple crumble kulfi meanwhile is a great way to combine autumnal flavours with a refreshing and simple Indian kulfi.

Check out our full collection of autumn dessert recipes below for more inspiration.