Joanna Blythman

"A lusciously poached pear, swathed in a shortbread-like crumble, and served warm with crème Anglaise, made an excellent dessert."

Michelle Muirhead

"The pear was poached whole and when eating with a spoon, was tender and cut away gently. This was a beautifully executed dish and left you wanting more."

Emma Mykytyn

"The pear was soft, and coated in crumble with just enough custard to soak up the crumble."

Jennifer Harper

"We decide to share crumbed pear for a sweet, which is a good choice. The poached pear is presented on a bed of crumble and is an eye-catching and mouth-watering twist on the traditional dish."

The Plate Escapes

"This was so simple, but so beautiful."