Camilla Wynne

This festive cheesecake for a crowd has all the flavours of the classic holiday candy and is sweetened almost entirely with white chocolate. If you can get hold of peppermint oil, it will give an even more vibrant mint taste.

From cocktail-hour cheese straws to a tart that makes for a lovely dinner, these recipes highlight fall fruit with savoury flair.

The classic Spanish pairing of membrillo and manchego cheese makes for a fun new take on cheese straws. These can be made ahead and baked from frozen—just add a few minutes to the baking time.—Camilla Wynne

This open-faced tart showcases thyme-scented plums nestled in caramelized shallots and crème fraiche atop a walnut pastry. For a complete meal, serve tart topped with bitter leaves, such as radicchio, dressed with honey, white wine vinegar and olive oil.—Camilla Wynne

An Italian classic, this olive-oil-slicked bread showcases flavourful Coronation grapes. (You can also use your favourite purple or black ones.) Serve warm as a snack or as a cheese course with a wedge of blue and glasses of port.—Camilla Wynne

These hearty scones are great for breakfast or brunch, as a side for soups or stews or paired with salad for a light lunch. Only bake as many as you need since they are best enjoyed fresh. Wrap the remaining scones individually and toss in the freezer to bake up whenever you’re in the mood.—Camilla Wynne

And a couple of ways to turn the leftovers into something spectacular.

Camilla Wynne wrote the book on making inventive, flavourful jams, jellies and preserves—so we asked the preserving pro (and pastry chef!) to share some of her favourites.

The combination of dusky-purple plums and grapes almost creates a new fruit flavour. If you’ve never canned jam before, I strongly encourage you to try. Getting the set right can take practice, but the reward is a cupboard stocked with exquisite spreads! — Camilla Wynne

Because this jam contains no added sugar (you can even omit the honey, if you like), it has a shorter shelf life, but it’s delectable in yogurt parfaits or on coconut ice cream. — Camilla Wynne

Passion fruit lends this jam extra acidity as well as a delightful, crunchy texture. — Camilla Wynne

In many ways, she's Canada’s answer to Alice Waters.