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brokenwings
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Morning all

I think i had a brain storm yesterday - saw conference pears which looked lovely - and bought six. But i am going away tomorrow and noone else wil eat them as they are - so wondered if any of you have any recipes for pear desserts, puddings, pies, tarts or cakes?

every pear tart recipe i have found so far has almonds or frangipani (sp?) in it and im afraid OH cant stand that taste so thats a nono.

any help greatly appreciated as always.
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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Pear and chocolate upside down sponge thingy.

    Line a pudding basin with peeled and halved pears.

    Head for the Old Style Recipe Index and look up the Microwave Sponge Pudding. Mix as per the instructions, pour over the pears, and then cook.

    It's easy peasy and pears and choc work well together, honest :)
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  • Thistle-down
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    I just chop them up, skin and all, throw into a pie dish and put crumble topping on top, then bake in a medium oven until crumble is golden brown.

    You can add apples, cherries, strawberries, rhubarb (may need some sugar) etc.

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  • brokenwings
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    thanks both
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  • Churchmouse
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    Only about 90% of the time!:rotfl: :rotfl:
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  • Gingham_Ribbon
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    Nice grated into porridge too.
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  • Angelraesunshine
    Angelraesunshine Posts: 1,476 Forumite
    We have a large pear tree in out garden along with 2 apple trees, but this is the 1st year in 8 that the tree has produced large fruit we have only had small fruit twice in this time (i have made 2 small crumbles from them) and our neighbours have said it has never produced fruit before we moved in so we are doing something right.

    When can i start to harvest the fruit there is so much on the tree and large that i want to make the most of it with pies, crumbles and sauces etc.

    also can i have some recipes for pears please, as i am going to have enough for a small army.
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  • thriftlady_2
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    It's probably a wee bit early for the pears yet. They should be ready in September, but with our funny weather this year they may be early. I think that like apples the way to tell is to cut one in half and see if the pips have turned brown. If they are white then they're not ripe. It is a bit wasteful to check this way of course, the other thing to do is wait until they start dropping off the tree -a sure sign that they are ripe and ready.
  • Plum_Pie
    Plum_Pie Posts: 1,285 Forumite
    If they're rock hard and scentless, they're not ripe. If they eversoslightly soft and smell like pear, they're ripe.

    Poach peeled pears in red/white wine (grown ups) or water + bit of white sugar (whole family!) with vanilla pod/star anise/cinnamon, if liked. Serve with thick cream or vanilla ice cream. Serve hot or cold. Keep pears whole and garnish with mint or basil for dinner-party type pud!

    Bake blind a pastry case (shortcrust) or round, rolled out piece of puff pastry (p_ ricked with fork!). Arrange thin slices of pear on top, sprinkle with sugar. Bake until sugar has melted. Serve hot or cold, especially nice with yoghurt. You can also use sliced, poached pears for a softer tart.

    Salad: Sliced pears, blue cheese or goats cheese, leaves (I would go for spinach or romaine lettuce), walnuts. Dress to own taste.

    Decorate the top of a sponge cake with slices of pear before baking. (Also works for apples!)
  • Angelraesunshine
    Angelraesunshine Posts: 1,476 Forumite
    Plum_Pie wrote: »
    If they're rock hard and scentless, they're not ripe. If they eversoslightly soft and smell like pear, they're ripe.

    Poach peeled pears in red/white wine (grown ups) or water + bit of white sugar (whole family!) with vanilla pod/star anise/cinnamon, if liked. Serve with thick cream or vanilla ice cream. Serve hot or cold. Keep pears whole and garnish with mint or basil for dinner-party type pud!

    Bake blind a pastry case (shortcrust) or round, rolled out piece of puff pastry (p_ ricked with fork!). Arrange thin slices of pear on top, sprinkle with sugar. Bake until sugar has melted. Serve hot or cold, especially nice with yoghurt. You can also use sliced, poached pears for a softer tart.

    Salad: Sliced pears, blue cheese or goats cheese, leaves (I would go for spinach or romaine lettuce), walnuts. Dress to own taste.

    Decorate the top of a sponge cake with slices of pear before baking. (Also works for apples!)


    all sounds yummy thank you
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  • rosieben
    rosieben Posts: 5,010 Forumite
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    Chocolate and pears go well together - we love pear and chocolate upside down pudding - arrange pears flat side down in the bottom of a dish, pour chocolate sponge mix on top and bake.

    or poach pears, leave them to go cold and pour melted chocolate over them
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