Slit the skin from top to bottom, then push it from the fruit using another fork. The snug-fitting skin should come right off a ripe prickly pear. Prickly pears can be enjoyed raw, or in sweet and ...

For the poached pear, add the pear to a small saucepan with ... Prick the base with a fork, then spread a layer of jam on the bottom and leave to chill in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 180C ...