Pear

Ginger waffles with matcha ice-cream recipe - For matcha ice-cream, whisk yolks and sugar in a bowl until very pale (5-6 minutes). Meanwhile, bring cream and milk just to a simmer, pour into yolk mixture, whisking continuously, then return to pan.

Aged goats cheese and toasted walnut bread recipe - For walnut bread, combine yeast and 50ml lukewarm water in a bowl and set aside until foamy (3-4 minutes).

Caramelised pears with honey and fennel seeds recipe - Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until foaming, add pears and fry, turning occasionally, until beginning to caramelise (5-6 minutes).

This autumn pudding sure packs a punch, bringing together seasonal fruit and the flavours of honey and ginger.

Pikelets with pear jam recipe - For jam, combine ingredients and 1 tbsp water in a large frying pan, over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.

This ginger-chocolate tart is perfect for when you don't feel like making pastry - it's a simple batter, baked until just set, but with a slightly molten centre.

They're not called prickly for nothing, and peeling a prickly pear isn't quite as straightforward as other fruits - providore John Velluti walks us through it.