Christmas dessert

Cherry-stained poached pears

30 minutes

Boards and

Cheese platter

30 minutes

Berry recipes

Pear-and-berry Bakewell pudding

1 hour

Afternoon tea

Pear loaf

40 minutes

Brandy-poached pears

30 minutes

Christmas dessert

Mulled pear and pistachio pavlova

Chocolate recipes

Tiramisu-style zuppa Inglese

45 minutes

Christmas dessert

Pear, ricotta and saffron sablé

25 minutes

Christmas recipes

Potato-and-pear galette

1 hour

Fruity dessert

Pear pastry twists

40 minutes

Apple recipes

Apple, pear and caramel butter

20 minutes

Braai recipes

Caramelised pear, marshmallow and chocolate braai pie

30 minutes