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This round-up is all about the joy of cosy weekend baking — no birthdays or bake sales required. Just the simple pleasure of warming the house with the scent of apples, spice and sponge, maybe after a crisp morning walk or a lazy Saturday morning with the radio on.
Nicky’s Notes
There’s something about this time of year — when the air turns crisp and the jumpers come out — that makes me want to fill the kitchen with the smell of cinnamon, caramel, and buttery sponge.
These are the bakes I turn to when I fancy nipping to the shops for a bag of Bramleys because I need to make a crumble cake – fun fact Chris and I did this a couple of days ago.
They’re all tried-and-tested recipes that always hit the spot. A mix of nostalgic puddings, traybakes that make the house smell amazing, and a few cheeky showstoppers for when you’re really leaning into the weekend. Whether you’re baking with the kids, hosting Sunday lunch, or just treating yourself — there’s something here that’ll feel like a hug from the oven.
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🍏 Apple Crumble Recipe
Apple crumble with a golden, buttery topping and soft, cinnamon-spiced apples underneath. Pure comfort in a dish!
These school-canteen-style old-fashioned flapjacks are lovely and chewy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. A nostalgic oaty-buttery snack with plenty of golden syrup. I can't resist a corner piece with a nice cup of tea!
Soft chewy donut bites coated in cinnamon sugar. I love these as an easy snack – needing only 6 ingredients. They come together super quickly – about 20 minutes from start to finish.
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls, smothered in a thick, sumptuous layer of sweet vanilla cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast (you can overnight prove them), brunch, afternoon snack, or dessert!
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