Comice pears (properly Doyenné du Comice) are a French heritage variety. They are plump at the bottom and deliciously sweet! Pears are in abundance early autumn and store so well for the colder months. ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ For a summer pudding with a hint of autumn, find the recipe on our thoughts page to make Granny’s Meringue Cake with poached pears.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Originally published in The Times article Thyme: the Most Stylish Lunch in Britain, by Tony Turnball. ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ #VillageWithinAVillage #LoveOfTheLand #ShapedByNature