"I love this recipe because of its versatility, it is basically a binding agent for seeds, nuts and dried fruit. The honey does not stick things together as firmly as golden syrup, so they have a nice crumble to them."

You can snuggle up with a sweet slice of the loaf cake filled with dates, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg.

"Damsons were first introduced to the country by monks during the Norman period. People of the time were said to make a ‘fruit cheese’ from the damsons which sounds a little like a Spanish membrillo."

"I love making it with apricots earlier in the summer but at this time of year it is a great way to embrace the autumn bounty of fruit such as pears, apples or blackberries."

Cherries always go well with chocolate

I suggest raspberry jam in this recipe as it is one of my favourites, is generally a crowd pleaser and is quite versatile.

It's lunchbox-stuffing time of year, and it can be difficult to find variations each day. I find these muffins are a winner, as they contain firm favourites like sweetcorn and cheddar cheese.

When any fruits are in season, the price generally comes down and it is a great time to bake with them - and in the case of apples to make use of their versatility.

"The chocolate ganache topping is a great thing to have in your repertoire and can be used in anything from making chocolate truffles to icing buns or filling tarts."

Blackberries can be used for more than jam. As the harvest season progresses and school starts again, loaf cakes like these are handy for afternoon snacks.