This recipe is not only delicious but also feels like a festive embrace for your taste buds. Perfect as an appetizer or even ...

As much as I love apples for their straightforward, tart-sweet flavors and crisp, snappy texture, they are no match for pears ...

Heat the oven to 190C/180C fan/gas mark 5. 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 ...

Baked fruit makes a simple, elegant dessert. Firm but juicy pears are best, but with slow cooking, pears that are a little less than ripe will become meltingly delicious too. Turn the slow cooker ...

Add the pears, then cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat until the mixture is gently simmering. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the pears are tender. Remove the pears from the poaching ...

Add the red wine, sprinkle the sugar over the top of the pears, add the cinnamon, and bake for 45 minutes or until tender and the pears are nicely caramelized from the sugar. Spoon the caramelized ...

Pears are normally sold hard as they bruise easily. They will ripen in a few days at room temperature, but turn woolly if over-ripe. Pears are served cooked or raw, but in either case toss in a ...

If you enjoy dates you will like the flavour of the date syrup in this recipe ... over the pears to coat them. Cover the dish tightly with foil and place in the oven. Bake for 30-45 minutes ...

Apples and pears are excellent candidates for roasting, as many varieties keep their shape without dissolving into mushiness during the cooking process. This recipe relies on the sturdy pear ...

After peeling the fruit, you can leave the core in and proceed with preparing your desired recipe. (Read how pears are considered one of the healthiest fruits to incorporate into your regular diet.) ...