Pear

Warm and soft apples and pears are divine sprinkled with crumbly, sweet, golden Anzac biscuits and served with fresh cream.

Tender pork fillets are coated in a flavourful mixture of freshly ground black pepper and aromatic fennel seeds, seared to perfection and served alongside caramelized pears

If you’re a fan of banana bread, you’re going to love Nici Wickes' delicious version made with pears! Studded with walnuts and easily altered to be gluten or dairy-free, this recipe is a winner

Golden meatballs and colourful vegetables tossed with sweet fried pear slices - this dish is heavenly for lunch. It's also suitable for diabetics.

This cake is a feast for the eyes as well as the tastebuds

This pear, leek and goat's cheese tart is a delicious celebration of autumn produce. Not only is it so simple to prepare, it also looks incredibly impressive thanks to the gorgeous pear topping and lemon honey glaze!

This Nici Wickes blue cheese loaf is like a giant muffin, all fluffy and cheesy and studded with pieces of sweet pear. It's so easy to pull together - making it a fantastic recipe to have up your sleeve for any unexpected guests.

You should never feel guilty about indulging in a well-earned dessert - but if you're wanting to cram a bit more goodness into a pudding, this refined sugar-free ginger, pear and pistachio crumble recipe is perfect!

This luxurious tart is the ultimate in sweet indulgence. Rich, silky dark chocolate is topped with delightful honeyed walnuts and served alongside juicy poached pears - what more could you want in a dessert?

A tarte Tatin is fast, simple and always a pleasure to eat. For this pear version, we’ve poached the pears quickly to infuse them with flavour, and to help soften any that are underripe. Enjoy for a sweet and indulgent dessert.

This incredible salad is so simple to make but looks and tastes gourmet! From prosciutto-wrapped pork fillets to the divine blue cheese and caramelised pear topping, this dish is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

If you're a pear lover, you are going to adore this cake. With soft, sweet cubes of pear and a crunchy coconut topping, served with our divine honey and thyme poached pears, it makes for a perfect seasonal dessert.

This decadent, dreamy tart is such a joy to share with friends and family on a special occasion. With a deliciously nutty cashew pastry, silky smooth chocolate filling and poached pears topping, it looks just as incredible as it tastes!

Combining the very best of sweet, tangy and crunchy, this pear and feijoa crumble is a star. Cooked until golden and served with cream and a drizzle of honey, it's an autumn dish that is too good to pass up!

This gorgeous fruity dessert is so simple to make - just 15 minutes of preparation, then the oven will do all the work! Swap the stone fruit for pears if they're out of season, and serve with a generous scoop of ice cream.

This shortcake is so wonderful as it isn’t too sweet. The pears and blueberries are a magical duo! Perfect for morning tea, afternoon tea or dessert, this is a recipe you're going to be pulling out time and time again.

The burnt butter gives this cake a delicious nutty flavour which pairs well with old friends, pear and chocolate. Serve for a gorgeous gluten-free dessert or a truly indulgent afternoon tea treat.

Sweet, crunchy and zingy, this salad is the perfect accompaniment to any family dinner. The fresh flavours and bright colours make it a creative and delicious side dish that everyone will love.

Get in quick and enjoy tamarillos with this tasty winter treat! This tamarillo crumble tart is fantastic served straight from the oven or chilled the next day.

This sponge pudding by Nici Wickes brings such comfort and pears with ginger is a great combination that is brilliant served with lots of runny custard, cream or ice cream – or all three!

For a delicious twist on traditional baklava, try Nadia Lim's pear and honey nut baklava recipe that is great enjoyed for dessert served with a dollop of Greek yoghurt and a few pear slices.

Nici Wickes shares her mum's incredibly easy Danish pastry recipe. Using a top-quality puff pastry is critical to success, along with fresh pears, sweet honey and silky custard. You'll never buy store-bought again!

Nici Wickes' curried pear and parsnip soup recipe has a velvety texture and spicy-sweet flavour. The addition of a starchy potato brings the parsnip and pear together beautifully. Serve with crispy bacon and enjoy!

Nici Wickes' brownie recipe, studded with pieces of fresh pear, is simply sublime. It’s fudgy and cakey, and the pear interrupts the richness just enough to make a second – or third – piece perfectly acceptable!

Pears and blueberries are a heavenly match in Nici Wickes' delicious upside-down cake recipe. Serve this gently spiced cake warm with a drizzle of pouring cream for the ultimate autumn dessert

Wrap your taste buds around this indulgent caramelised baked pear and brie recipe is a brilliant way to make the most of pears this autumn season.

This pear and gingerbread upside-down cake recipe has it all going on! Golden syrup, lush pears and crystallised ginger come together to create the ultimate treat. Serve warm for maximum enjoyment

Sweet pears, sharp blue cheese and golden pastry are a match made in heaven in this recipe. Serve warm for a gorgeous autumn bite that's dangerously easy to make and eat. It's a must-try with your next cheese platter

This pear and coconut yoghurt mousse recipe creates a dessert that's almost too good to be true! Simple yet sophisticated, this sweet dish will be a winner at your next dinner party

This beautiful recipe produces an impressive dessert that should be complicated, but really is very simple. Toasted honey nut crumble is stirred through ice cream and served with wine poached pears

Serve this deliciously sweet gluten-free pear, walnut and maple steamed pudding recipe topped with raspberries, a dusting of icing sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup and enjoy for a moreish dessert

Nici Wickes' gluten-free boysenberry and pear pudding recipe is wonderfully textured, with gritty cornmeal in the sponge topping and soft fruit beneath. Serve warm with plenty of soft whipped cream

Nici Wickes has taken the stress out of cooking individual soufflés by making one large one with this pear and ginger recipe. Never mind that it sinks on cooling – no-one will mind once you’ve drenched it in butterscotch sauce and clouds of cream!

This cowboy pie recipe is a great way to enjoy the late-autumn abundance of fat, luscious pears, and the nut crumb topping is easy to prepare. For a real treat, serve with creamy vanilla ice cream. Photography by Jani Shephered/Gatherum Collectif

Nici Wickes shares her mum's pear and chocolate drizzle cake recipe that marries two flavours that were meant to be together – pear and chocolate. Serve warm, as a dessert. It’s so impressive!

Nici Wickes' roasted pear and blue cheese scones recipe is insanely easy to make and the flavour is wonderful, with little bursts of sweetness from the pears and tanginess from blue cheese

Our favourite autumn fruits come together beautifully in this delicious pound cake recipe. Filled with green apple and pear then dusted with icing sugar, this cake is the perfect sweet finish

Nici Wickes' hazelnut, pear and mascarpone sponge recipe is best enjoyed in thick slices with a strong cup of coffee. Simple and rustic yet quietly impressive, this cake is a must-try

This traditional Italian Easter tart recipe with a filling of lemony ricotta and nutty whole wheat is a favourite at this time of year. Enjoy chilled or gently warmed - perfect for catering to autumn's unpredictable weather. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

This autumnal salad recipe marries pears, hazelnuts and prosciutto with a homemade honey balsamic dressing to create a stunning side dish that manages to combine sweet, crunchy and salty flawlessly

This gorgeous recipe sees juicy pears, sweet chocolate and crystallised ginger come together in a delicious loaf. Dust with cinnamon sugar and serve warm, cold or toasted

Often overlooked in favour of the apple, pear is a delightful fruit that looks as good as it tastes. This indulgent pear and toffee tart recipe is the perfect autumnal dessert

Simple yet impressive, this honey baked pears recipe is perfectly complemented with a golden ginger crumb and lush whipped cream. Serve for a delicious autumnal dessert

“It’s ugly but drinks like a dream” is what Nici Wickes tells people when she serves them this smoothie! Pair it with these nut clusters - they're quick to make and the two go well together

Now here's a flavour combo you have to try - tender porterhouse steaks with vibrant broccolini and juicy pears. This low-carb recipe is perfect for the throwing on the BBQ for a quick and easy meal

This fluffy, soft pear and almond twist recipe is a must for any weekend baking session. Serve this rustic bread for your next morning tea and treat your guests to something truly special

This sweet take on pithiviers sees pear and almond encased in golden puff pastry and drizzled in a homemade caramel brandy sauce. Divine!

Steamed puddings are an easy dessert for a large family, but that doesn't mean those living alone or with smaller families should miss out. This smaller version takes no time to steam cook

This pear and coconut impossible pie gets its name from the fact that it's impossible to go wrong! This dessert pie is quick, easy, sweet 'n' fruity!

Easy and fuss-free, this pear and berry cobbler recipe is the perfect comforting dessert for the winter months. Serve with lots of creamy custard

There’s something about single-serve crostatas – rustic Italian-style pies – that is so incredibly inviting. Not only is there no slicing required, but no sharing either! This is my go-to gluten-free pastry: crisp, buttery and just barely sweet. Recipe by Emma Galloway for Taste Magazine

There’s something amazingly comforting about a steamed pudding, especially when it’s drizzled with warm vanilla crème anglaise and served with poached seasonal fruit

A simple yet sweet meal that is perfect for your morning meal.

The secret of this pudding is in having a variety of colourful fruit. I’ve used late-season plums to add colour and flavour but you could also use quince or rhubarb.

This pear and cinnamon cake recipe by Nici Wickes is quick and easy to make as a dessert, served with lashings of butterscotch sauce, of course!

A sweet and beautifully balanced pear and almond cake.

These glazed pears are a beautiful, indulgent dessert option for the cooler autumn months. This recipe appears in Maggie Beer's new book, "Autumn".

It’s tempting to just throw a bunch of fruit and veges in a blender and hope for the best, but that’s not what makes a good smoothie great. By using a recipe, you can ensure the correct balance of acidity and sweetness. Also, the consistency will be just right – not too thin, but not a thick sludge either. Most importantly, a great smoothie will be healthy – not simply a whole heap of sugar disguised as fruit. This green goddess smoothie is one of my trusty standbys. I regularly knock one back for breakfast or for a mid-afternoon snack. The pear provides the sweetness, the lime the acidity and the avocado makes for a smooth and creamy texture, plus it’s packed full of goodness. Enjoy!

This lightly spiced cheesecake becomes a showstopper when topped with dark chocolate glaze and poached pears.

This salad is full of flavour. Bitter greens cut through richness of the confit duck, the pear adds sweetness and the walnuts texture. While pinot noir tends to be a typical wine match for many duck dishes, we found a rose worked better with the bitter greens - perfect for a lighter summer meal. - Al Brown

Grab a box of either Caramelised Onion or Sesame, Cumin & Coriander Flatbread by Huntley & Palmers to enjoy these delicious toppings for your next cheese and cracker occasion.

This old-fashioned moreish cake from Nantucket Island in the US can be served at breakfast time. Photography by Jani Shepherd.

Kiwi chef Laurent Loudeac, who won top prize in a global high tea competition, shares his Hélène recipe.

These cute little cakes are stuffed with tender vanilla poached pears to create a dainty treat, perfect enjoyed with a cup of tea.

Sweet, meltingly soft, buttery and light as air... Only the French could dream up such decadence. Surprise and delight your guests with this special occasion dessert from Julie Biuso

Sweet, flaky golden pastry surrounds this wonderfully sugary filling to create an utterly comforting dessert. Topped with tender apples and pears, it makes the ultimate after dinner treat.

A sweet and spiced fruity indulgence! Treat yourself to this these tender roasted pears in a lemon herbal tea syrup. Ideal for diabetics.

This super-sized cake fits the bill for those times when you just need a hit of sugar. It’s got all those wonderful caramel-sweet flavours in there to cure a sugar craving good and proper. Photograph by Jani Shepherd.

This flourless chocolate cake with pear, macadamia & crème chantilly is rich and moist. The bittersweet dark chocolate complements the soft sweet baked pears beautifully.

Sweet chocolate pear puddings sent from heaven! These beauties are filled with decadent chocolate and fresh fruity pear - the perfect dessert or sweet treat!

Enjoy this nutritious and flavoursome pasta dish, loaded with a punchy and nutty almond and walnut paste, sweet pears and broad beans! Healthy dinner options have never tasted so good!

This divine coconut rice pudding with sweet spiced poached pears is the ultimate mouthwatering dessert!

These sweet and indulgent pear fritters with raspberry rose syrup are easy to prepare and simply divine. The perfect sweet treat for breakfast, morning, or afternoon tea!

You will love these scrumptious pear and raspberry pies with coconut icing! So simple, so tasty, and made lower in sugar with rice malt syrup, so you can indulge guilt-free!

Snack in style with this divine pear and raspberry loaf. It's perfect for morning or afternoon tea, or a work lunchbox treat.

Stacked with cream, ganache and poached pear, these chocolate meringue licks make an impressive dessert.

"Impossible pies" are so-called because the mixture separates as it cooks into a base and filling. This beautiful dessert is stuffed with juicy pears and topped with crunchy almond pieces.

This country style classic has a thick buttery crust and is jam packed with lightly spiced stewed fruits - delightful!

This mouthwatering pear and date crumble stirs in sweet honey and a generous hint of spices for a warming winter dessert.

Cut yourself a thick slice of this fluffy cherry and pear sponge cake for a beautiful morning tea. Topped with a creamy citrus icing, it is wonderfully sweet and makes a perfect treat any time of the day.

The sweet filling of soft stewed apples and tender rhubarb goes perfectly with this deliciously nutty wheat-free crust.

Delight your family and friends with this beautiful upside down dessert served fresh out of the oven. Indulge your senses with decadent chocolate cake topped with juicy, sweet tender pears.

Forget boring salads! The sweetness of the pear marries magically with the smoked chicken, crispy prosciutto and blue cheese. Parmesan crisps and toasted pecans add the finishing crunchy touch.

This family classic is perfect for a cool winter's evening, the ultimate crumbly comfort food packed full of juicy fruit to satisfy your sweet tooth.

These delicate French-style pancakes can be served with either sweet or savoury toppings. With fresh, ripe Australian pears enjoying a long season, their availability makes them a wonderful accompaniment to any dessert.

This succulent oven-roasted turkey with salty prosciutto is served with tenderly cooked pears and a sauce made from sour, fruity juices. It's sure top enliven any festive feast.

This poached pear pudding tastes as decadent and indulgent as it looks. A vanilla syrup mixes with the natural sweet flavours of the pears while the pudding is enhanced with notes of ginger.

These almond muffins are deliciously moist, and are perfect drizzled with caramelised pear.

A beautiful golden and flaky pastry surrounds a warm cinnamon pear filling. Stuffed with creamy ricotta and dusted with icing sugar, these individual strudels are the ultimate fast dessert!

Crunch through the sweet biscuit crumble to find the soft, juicy pear underneath. With a dollop of whipped cream on the side these tasty treats will take you back to grandma's house.

These sweet pear puddings draped with caramel sauce make an uplifting dessert for the whole family - especially on a cool autumn or winter night.

Prepare a deliciously sweet apple and pear tart in no time at all - wonderfully syrupy and buttery, perfect for a cool winter's evening.

This traditional German dessert is beautiful served with a scoop of ice-cream, perfect with the buttery flaky pastry and sweet spiced fruit.

With a crumbly crust made from sweet golden Anzac biscuits, this apple and rhubarb baked dessert is full of flavour, texture and goodness.

Good-quality sausages make all the difference in this delicious dish. Couscous, or even penne pasta, will work well for soaking up the sauce. Serve with seasonal greens

Indulge in the classic flavours of the French dessert tarte tatin with minimal effort and ingredients - the perfect shortcut to a divine dish.