PEAR

The autumn fruit par excellence, they lend themselves to tasty combinations in both sweet and savoury dishes. Here are some ideas: jam, cakes and desserts, but also – as confirmed by a famous Italian saying “don't let the farmer know how good cheese is with pears!” – pears are excellent with cheese, just as they can be the protagonists in risottos or in pasta and savoury pie fillings.

Rich in fibre and antioxidants, pears are filling and cholesterol-reducing. They are particularly suitable for slimming diets, due to their high fibre content and the presence of potassium and plenty of water to aid diuresis.