Conference pears are good for this as they’re slim and the right size for pears that are going to be served with rice pudding (you’ll just have eaten a lot of chilli). If you would rather do something ...

Halve 8 pears from stem to base. You don’t need to core them, and leave the stalks intact if possible. Bake in the oven. It can take as much as an hour for the pears to become tender and golden ...

Likewise, you can just make the rice pudding and serve it with quince, redcurrant or apple jelly. You only need a small amount of jelly for each person. Overview Prep time 10 mins Cook time 3 hrs ...

Why do they finally ripen exactly when you can’t manage to eat them all? Fun fact, which explains a lot: Pears are one of the few types of fruit that don’t ripen on the tree, according to USA ...

They are then baked until fork-tender but still firm. The results are wholesome — but not overly so, with a shower of warm spices and a crunchy crumble topping. To serve the pears, you can lean ...

This recipe, for Garam Masala Baked Chicken Thighs With Pears ... of such blends is that they can be a fast track to a world of flavor in a single jar, saving you from the trouble of adding ...

If you can’t find it, you can make your own ... Spread the batter in an even layer over the pears. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and springs backs when pressed ...

These savoury snacks are a real crowd-pleaser and the kids will love them - you can make them in advance and then reheat them ...