Pear recipes

The textures and contrasting flavours are what makes this simple lunchtime combination so satisfying. Finish with some peppery watercress

A comforting and seasonal pudding for autumn, perfect with a spot of vanilla ice cream

Want a treat to keep for yourself? This gooey and spicy vegetarian pudding will hit the spot

A warming autumnal pud that’s low fat, speedy and satisfying

Hot pear cider, apple and cranberry juice plus sloe gin with cinnamon - you can't get a better winter cocktail than this

While traditional to use cardamom in savoury dishes, this frangipane dessert has hints of the fragrant spice to complement the pear and almond flavours

A restaurant-quality dish by Gordon Ramsay made using easily found ingredients

A decadent sponge with moist pears and crunchy nuts, topped with a soured cream and dark chocolate frosting

Contrast sweet grilled fruit with salty robust blue cheese and a honey vinaigrette in this stylish salad

You won't need an excuse to indulge in this updated classic, but if you do, remember that fruit contributes to your 5-a-day!

Give a classic fruit pie a fresh spin with an oat and almond filling

James Martin's after-dinner cheeseboard is all the more special with homemade walnut bread

This low-fat, easy and fresh-tasting pudding is perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget

Get your little one into their first foods with a pear purée that has the option of a pinch of cinnamon to stimulate their tastebuds

Use up leftover Christmas pudding or cake with these decadent, boozy sundaes, drizzled with a chocolate orange sauce and finished with toasted chopped hazelnuts

For a perfect squidgy centre this brownie-like chocolate cake should still have a little wobble when you take it out of the oven

These dense, nutty-tasting griddle cakes are dairy free, with almond milk, nutmeg and cinnamon - perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or treat

These individual fruity desserts are a cross between a Yorkshire pudding and a French clafoutis - bake, then drench in salted caramel sauce

A brunch-friendly oat and fruit bowl with yogurt and crunchy seeds - pack in 2 of your 5-a-day in the morning

Try a low fat version of this family favourite. Filo pastry is light and crispy, and bulk out the filling with pears

Crunchy, sweet, healthy... this porridge topping has it all. Serve on top of our creamy, oaty breakfast bowl

If your kids prefer other dried fruit to apricots and pears then it’s fine to substitute – try raisins, cranberries, blueberries or papaya.

Eaten immediately, this pickle will have a punchy
tang, perfect with strong cheeses, but by winter
the flavours will mellow, ideal for sliced ham.