Raw pears need to be prepared at the last moment. Use them in savoury salads, where they can be mixed with bitter leaves, sharp-flavoured cheeses, nuts or air-dried ham. To cook, peel and simmer ...
and you don’t need to use any specialty equipment or ingredients. If you are a fan of pineapple upside-down cake, this autumnal variation on the classic — made with ripe pears and hazelnut ...