Subtly spiced with cardamom and ginger, this simple dessert elevates the usual lineup of holiday pies. For a flavor variation, replace the cardamom and ginger with 1 teaspoon chai spice. Total ...

This tarte tatin uses quince, which comes from the same family as the apple and pear. It should not be eaten raw but has a wonderfully fragrant flavour once cooked. Place the quince, caster sugar ...

Tarte tatin can be tricky, but it's delicious when it works. You can substitute the apples for plenty of other fruit; pear and prune or quince work beautifully. Preheat the oven to 250C/500F/Gas 9.

Keeping inside the scoring line you just made, arrange the pear slices in one layer on top ... Dot the pieces the tart with bits of the salted butter. Place in the oven and bake for 12 - 15 ...