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• Washburn, Laura

Apples and pears are as versatile and delicious to cook with as they are beautiful to look at. For a light meal or snack, try something from the Savories chapter in this inspiring book. Recipes include Apple, Parsnip, and Thyme Soup or Pear and Parmesan Salad with Endive and Walnuts. A chapter devoted to Bakes features tasty teatime treats. Try Pear and Chocolate Muffins or Apple and Carrot Spice Bread. Apples and pears are the perfect ingredient for a range of Tarts and Pies. Foolproof recipes include Classic Apple Pie, Tarte Tatin, and Praline Apple Strudel. More tempting Desserts include classics such as Apple and Blackberry Crumble, Pear Cobbler, and Apple Brown Betty with Cranberries. Looking for ways to make use of windfall fruit? Chutneys and Jellies include recipes for perfect accompaniments to cheese and cold meats, such as Apple, Pear, and Ginger Chutney or Apple, Red Onion, and Cherry Chutney. Or, for those with a sweet tooth there is Apple Butter with Honey and Apple Pumpkin Jam.