Pears are normally sold hard as they bruise easily. They will ripen in a few days at room temperature, but turn woolly if over-ripe. Pears are served cooked or raw, but in either case toss in a ...

Mary's pear and blueberry galette is an easy comforting ... It would work well with tinned peaches or apricots as well. If you want to use fresh pears, peel and poach them until tender first.

If you have an abundance of ripe pears, freezing them is a practical way to preserve their sweetness and flavor. Instead of ...

Freezing raw pears Freezing raw pears is simple and works well for smoothies, baking and snacking. This method also takes the least amount of time. Start by washing pear thoroughly under cool running ...

Bake for 30-45 minutes until the pears are tender. Test by piercing with a fine skewer. It should slip into the pear easily. Serve pears warm, drizzled with the cooking juices. A dairy-free ...

Fold in the chopped walnuts and, using ... pears, remove the core and slice into 1cm (1/2 inch) wide pieces. Spread or pipe most of the whipped cream over the meringue and arrange the slices of ...