Cuisine

Pear and cranberry crumble
The tangy dried cranberries soak up the juices from the pears to create a truly divine dessert

Slow-roast pears with orange and aniseed
By allowing the pears to stand for a few minutes before serving, they cool slightly and the flavours develop further

Pear, raspberry and honey buns
Ideal for a picnic or a teatime treat, or serve with a scoop or two of ice cream for a perfect pud

Sketch pear Bellini
A delicious alternative to the classic peach Bellini, which was invented in Harry’s Bar, Vence

Pear and hazelnut mess with chocolate shavings
Everything can be made the day in advance but make sure you put everything together on the day

Szechuan roast gammon with pear and port chutney
The sweet and spicy crust and chutney are so Christmassy.

Apple tarte tatin
This classic French tart that is cooked “upside down” works just as well with pears or plums

Sliced apple cake
Enjoy with a cuppa or serve warm as a dessert. For a change, use pears and cinnamon instead of apples and mixed spice

Coconut, lime and chilli relish
This spicy relish adds interest to steamed white fish or salmon, or gives a zing to chicken kebabs

Gloucester and Worcester ploughman's salad
A substantial dish that gives a twist to that classic pub lunch, the ploughman’s