First, poach the pears. Heat the caster sugar and 600ml water in a medium pan over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Peel pears, leaving stems attached, then halve lengthways and core neatly ...

When eating pears, Dudash advocates for keeping the skin on because, like the fruit’s flesh, it’s a good source of fiber.

Invasives: The fast growing Callery and Bradford pear trees might be beautiful, but they wreak havoc on local ecosystems.