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Pear and date tarte tatin.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s pear and date tarte tatin

Pears and dates are a classic flavour combination that works exceptionally well in another classic, the tarte tatin.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw
Helen Goh's pear and caramel self-saucing pudding.

Treat yourself to this self-saucing pudding on the couch on a Saturday night

There’s something incredibly comforting about eating warm food with a spoon at the end of a hard day (or week).

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
Top with icing sugar or treat yourself to the penuche icing.
EASY

Banana and pear loaf with fudgy caramel icing

Take your banana cake to the next level with extra fruit and a rich penuche topping.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
Mulled wine pears.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s mulled wine pears

The warm spices of mulled wine combine with winter pears for a simple but classic dessert.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
Helen Goh’s pear and cinnamon tea cake.
EASY

Helen Goh’s melt and mix cinnamon tea cake topped with pears (or plums)

This quick and easy cake batter only requires a mixing bowl and a whisk (OK, and a small saucepan).

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
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Jamie Oliver’s precious pear tart.

Jamie Oliver’s precious pear tart

Almond frangipane and ginger nut crust.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Jamie Oliver
You can substitute almonds for roughly chopped walnuts in the crumble.
EASY

Get ready to crumble with Helen Goh’s rhubarb, pear and fresh ginger pud

Fresh ginger juice enlivens the pairing of sweet, buttery pear and sharp rhubarb.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
Adam Liaw’s apple and pear cake.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s apple and pear cake

This is one of the easiest – and tastiest – cakes you can make.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw
Helen Goh’s pear and molasses cake served with creme fraiche.

20 perfect pear cakes and bakes (that won’t go pear-shaped)

Pair these warming autumn desserts with cream, creme fraiche or ice-cream.

Helen Goh’s pear and molasses cake served with creme fraiche.

Pear, ginger and molasses cake

Molasses and coffee bring out the spice, while the caramelised pears provide a sweet, buttery counterpoint.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh