Pears don't shine in their canned form. Depending on the variety, the texture of a fresh pear can be crisp, buttery, or somewhere in between. The peel can be a bit tart, while the flesh is juicy ...

Preheat oven to 375°F. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out pastry to a 13-inch square. Using a skillet lid as a template, cut pastry into a 12-inch round.

If you want to use fresh pears, peel and poach them until tender first. By Mary Berry. ... 2 x 400g tins pear halves in natural juice; 150g/5½oz fresh blueberries; 2–3 tbsp redcurrant jelly, to ...

A mild summer morning, with the sun peeking from behind innocent-looking clouds, was all the excuse we needed to choose the Leaning Pear’s spacious screened porch for Saturday brunch with an old ...

Pears can be stored as a whole, or by cutting them in halves or quarters. Once they’re completely frozen, transfer them to a suitable container or a zip-lock bag .