WINTER WARMER: BAKED CARAMELISED PEAR

It's a cold and frosty day and the time of year when you have fruit left over from the summer, or can pick up cheaply at the supermarket. 

Looking for a quick pud to make!  

Very often making a pudding for one doesn't seem worthwhile but if you are cooking something for dinner this is a quick pudding you can pop into the oven at the same time.

WINTER WARMER: BAKED CARAMELISED PEAR

FOR ONE SERVING

Just one pear,  Conference or similar,  cut in half length ways and remove any core or pips.

Place skin side down in an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of liqueur such as Cointreau or brandy.

Then sprinkle with castor sugar, I have used lavender sugar.

Bake in a hot oven for about 20 minutes or until brown and the sugar has caramelised. 

Pour on hot ready made custard and stir, the caramel will melt in the custard giving it a lovely flavour.