The UK has some incredible varieties of apple. At their best, which is around September time, you kind of just want to eat them as a snack. But apples also make for some of our favourite desserts — apple pie, tarte tatin, crumble. Apple pairs well with so many flavours — sweet spices like cinnamon and cardamom, nuts and nut butters, creams and custards, you name it. We love them.