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Baked Pears with Lime, Honey and Vanilla

Baked Pears with Lime, Honey and Vanilla

This June why not embrace the flavours of the summer! Try our recipe for juicy sunripened pears baked to perfection laced with the zesty notes of lime, a drizzle of honey and hint of vanilla. The ideal dessert to wow guests after an al fresco feast.

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