Golden Wardens

Directions

1. 1

   6 Pears 1 Lemon Honey 8 fl White grape juice Warden is the old name for the small hard cooking pear that used to grow in many country garden

2. 2

   The best way to cook them was slowly with honey and fruit juice to warm and round out their thin colour and flavour, but this recipe works w

3. 3

   Choose a casserole or baking dish with just enough room to lay pears head to tail in single layer

4. 4

   Peel the pears thinly, leaving the stalks on, then immediately roll each one in a saucer containing the juice of the lemon

5. 5

   Put the pears into the dish

6. 6

   Spoon on scant 4 tablespoons honey and add any lemon juice remaining in the saucer

7. 7

   Bring the grape juice to simmering point and pour it over the pears

8. 8

   Cover the dish and bake at 325-350 F (160-180 C) gas mark 3-4 until the fruit is beautifully tender