Baked Pears

When pears are falling from the trees, take advantage and slow-bake them until they are sticky and sweet. They can be used as a dessert, for breakfast or as a snack.

Preparation time

10 minutes + 2 hours cooking

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What you need

• Pears, cut in half and cored, as many as you like!

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Method

• Preheat oven to 160◦C.

• Place pears, cut side down, in a baking dish.

• Cook for 2 hours or until the pears are cooked and caramelised.

• Store in a container in the fridge. They last at least a week but will disappear before too long!

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Serving suggestions

• For dessert - top with chopped crystallised ginger, chopped walnuts and a dollop of yoghurt

• For breakfast - chop on top of your favourite cereal or porridge

• With salad – slice and arrange on top

• For a snack – team up slices with thin slices of cheese