For other fruit-inspired recipes, try this Baked Apples ... especially with the skin on. For the best results, choose pears ...

You can serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or yogurt for the extra indulgence. Spiced pear compote is just ...

If you have an abundance of ripe pears, freezing them is a practical way to preserve their sweetness and flavor. Instead of ...

Pour batter over pear halves in cake pan and spread in an even layer. Bake until cake is golden brown on top and a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Remove from oven ...

7 Allow the baked tart shell to cool completely before adding the filling. 8 Poached pears Place the whole peeled pears along with the rest of the ingredients into a saucepan and bring to the boil.

Pour the sauce over the pears and serve alongside custard or ice cream. A fruity red wine is best for poaching pears. If you don't want to use wine, use a sugar syrup made by dissolving 300g ...

Pears are at their best for a very short time, so pear jam makes for an interesting change from berry jams. Instead of the more usual ginger, I have made the jam with vanilla and a hint of orange.