An overlapping layer of pears bakes over a bed of sticky caramel sauce. The caramel is made on the stovetop by cooking sugar until it’s golden, then stirring in a few tablespoons of butter.

First place, Spiced Caramel Pear Pie by Summer Honeker. Pie photos by Wendy Helene Photography. Local bakers wowed judges ...

Pears are under-rated, they genuinely need a little publicity. Add them to your lunchbox instead of an apple or mandarin, or use them in a dessert. I will often grab a few while shopping to add to ...

Alternatively place in some heat proof buttered bowls and serve straight from them. Peel and quarter the pears. Remove the core. Heat the butter and sugar in a large frying pan and when the butter ...