Poached vanilla pear

• 4 pears
• 1 tsp runny honey
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 120g raspberries or blackberries

Method

1. Peel each pear and cut in half, then carefully scoop out the core but try to leave the stalk in place.
2. Put the pears in a pan and add water so they are just covered. Then add the honey and vanilla essence and simmer gently for 6 minutes until the pears are tender but not mushy.
3. Next, gently stir in the raspberries.
4. Lift the fruit out of the pan, including the berries, and place in a serving dish. Then boil the juice, reducing it to a syrup, and pour over the fruit.
5. Serve warm or chilled.
6. Alternative: you can add a stick of cinnamon during cooking for a spicier flavour.

Nutritional information

Allergy advice

Allergy advice not applicable.

Food safety tips

Always wash your hands, work surfaces, utensils and chopping boards before you start. Children under 12 months should not be given honey.