Pear recipes

A lighter version of sticky toffee pudding, rich with dates and spices, and the juicy texture of poached pears, this vegan dessert is sure to please a crowd

Moist, fruity pear, hazelnut and chocolate cake - try it warm with cream as a teatime treat

A light, but luscious cake made with hazelnuts - serve a slice for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche

Impress guests with this deceptively simple starter, made with pears, goat's cheese, watercress and hazelnuts. It's ready in just 15 minutes, and perfect at Christmas

This fruity cake is at its best when made with melting, buttery pears

Try this recipe for poached pears, drenched in a cinnamon-spiced red wine. This low-fat dessert is perfect for dinner party entertaining.

Bake a cake that has it all: moist, fragrant sponge, silky Italian meringue, tahini buttercream and sharp pear-laced salted caramel. Serve with a cup of tea.

Combine two classic sweets – poached pears and a fruit pie – to make this stunning dessert with a decorative top to impress your dinner guests

This delicious pud is lovely and rich, you’d never guess it contains zero saturated fat!

Try this grown-up take on a crumble. Pears stand up well to a nutty crumble topping, while the rum cuts through the sweetness. Enjoy with clotted cream

Combine succulent pear, colourful beetroot, spicy chorizo and buttery manchego cheese in this vibrant winter salad that's ideal for sharing with friends

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

Make this cake with spelt flour – rich in fibre, it works well in bakes, providing nuttiness and subtle sweetness. Serve warm after a Sunday roast

Gary Rhodes's traditional fruit and nut pudding can be oven baked in an hour for a warming family treat

This makes a lovely teatime treat or pudding, served with cream and also works well with apple and cinnamon or damson and vanilla

A simple yet stunning recipe that combines well known flavours to create an exquisite dish

Use pear instead of apple in these individual versions of the classic pud with a crunchy pistachio topping

This simple veggie lunch uses healthy seeded soda bread, a rich Danish blue cheese and fresh fruit for a salty-sweet combo, topped with crunchy walnuts

This is a cross between a sticky toffee pudding and a ginger cake. Serve warm with ice cream or cream as a dessert

These gooey muffins are delicious warm when the toffee is still melty - you can reheat them in the microwave

This extra-special vegetarian starter is bursting with contrasting flavours and textures, such as spiralized pear, crunchy roasted nuts and creamy cheese

With a hint of spice and little pockets of mincemeat, this is a lovely post-Christmas cake, great with warm custard

Gordon adds a touch of spice to the ultimate French classic to create the definitive autumn pudding