Kathy Paterson's winter fruit desserts

Pears, apples and tamarillos are sensational baked or poached in these naturally sweet desserts

Pears baked with date syrup

If you enjoy dates you will like the flavour of the date syrup in this recipe. Relatively new to the market, date syrup can be found in your supermarket alongside golden syrup. Get the recipe.

Apple and pear chunky sauce with yoghurt and honey nut drizzle

A very simple dessert that's pretty good for breakfast too. For added texture to this dish, serve with a crisp biscuit. This sauce is also good served over your favourite ice cream. Get the recipe.

Baked tamarillos with ricotta and honey

Tamarillos have a short growing season peaking July/August so get in quick and make the most of them. Get the recipe.