My mother reminded me that my grandmother used to make pear and ginger jam with pears dropped to her door by a friend who obviously had a prolific tree. Pears are at their best for a very short ...

This recipe uses tinned pears and apricot jam - making it perfect for winter when there's little fresh fruit in season. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Roll out the pastry on a lightly ...

You could buy raspberry jam to cheat this tart a little, but it’s definitely worth making the pastry from scratch. For the jam, put a small plate in the freezer. Place about 250g/9oz raspberries ...

As the seasons change and fresh fruits come into abundance, there’s no better way to capture their vibrant flavors than by ...