“If you’ve ever wanted a pumpkin pie without pumpkin, may I suggest this one,” says Alison Roman. “Thanks to a deep, rich maple flavour and a respectful amount of cinnamon, it feels like a good stand in if pumpkin isn’t your favourite or in season.” Recipe taken from Sweet Enough by Alison Roman (Hardie Grant, £28) For another sweet fix from Alison, try her cult raspberry-ricotta cake.