Fresh Market Specials Recipes

Whether you're carving, roasting or baking, pumpkins are one of the most versatile ingredients of the season. Their naturally sweet flesh works brilliantly in everything from fudgy brownies to golden pastries and spiced desserts, making them a delicious way to bring a taste of autumn to your table.

Leftover pumpkin is the secret ingredient in these rich, fudgy brownies. Roasted pumpkin purée melts into the chocolate batter, adding extra moisture and creating an irresistibly squidgy texture.

Put leftover pumpkin to good use in these golden pastry parcels. Sweet roasted pumpkin pairs beautifully with tangy goat's cheese for a moreish autumnal snack, lunch or light supper.

Pumpkin pie isn’t just for Thanksgiving. This recipe is celebration of autumn flavours, combining a silky spiced pumpkin filling with a buttery pastry case. Serve with whipped cream and crumbled ginger biscuits for a seasonal dessert worth saving room for.

From sweet Red Kuri to rich, nutty Crown Prince, our edible squash varieties are packed with flavour and perfect for cosy autumn cooking. Roast until caramelised, stir through comforting dinners or pair with bold cheeses and spices for easy seasonal dishes that make the most of this versatile veg.

With its rich, sweet flesh, Crown Prince squash is perfect alongside melting Taleggio in this comforting autumn gratin. Any of our other edible squash varieties would work beautifully here too.

Swap butternut squash for one of our edible squash varieties to add extra sweetness and depth to this fibre-packed mac and cheese, ideal for a cosy evening at home.

Swap in your favourite edible squash in this simple canapé, layered with whipped cottage cheese, spicy maple-glazed squash, Serrano ham and fragrant sage.

With their rosy-pink flesh, crisp bite and sweet-tart flavour, Kissabel apples are as striking as they are delicious. They're great for snacking on their own, but also bring colour, sweetness and a fruity freshness to everything from comforting bakes to seasonal savoury dishes.

Kissabel apples add a subtle sweetness to this warmly spiced mulligatawny soup. Hearty, comforting and packed with flavour, it's just the thing for cooler autumn evenings.

Everything you love about apple crumble, packed into a breakfast-friendly muffin. Sweet-tart Kissabel apples bring colour, flavour and juicy bursts of fruit to every bite.

A fun seasonal treat for all ages, these chocolate-coated apples are finished with a generous scattering of Hallow-Scream Munch for extra crunch. The naturally pink flesh of Kissabel apples makes them even more eye-catching when sliced.

With their vibrant orange hue and delicate honeyed sweetness, persimmons are a versatile autumn fruit that work just as well in bakes and desserts as they do sliced into salads or served on a cheeseboard. As they ripen, their flesh becomes beautifully soft and juicy, making them ideal for adding natural sweetness and seasonal flavour to a wide range of dishes.

Sweet persimmons and warming ginger are a dream pairing in this stunning upside-down loaf cake. As it bakes, the fruit softens into a glossy caramel topping, while the sponge stays rich, moist and fragrant with spice. Perfect with a cup of tea or served warm with crème fraîche for dessert.