Michelle Darmody: Comfy, sweet treats with end-of-summer fruits

Apples are particularly abundant this year and are lovely sliced, tossed in some honey, spices and butter and roasted until soft.

Sugared plums

As the evenings close in it is time for warm and hearty bakes. If I am roasting a dinner, I very often make a sweet treat that will double the use of the warm oven. These desserts can be popped in before the dinner is finished, they are not as delicate as a sponge or meringue so an oven door opening, and closing will not affect the delicious results.