Pear Danishes

At Bourke Street Bakery we pretend this is the healthy alternative to the butter-laden croissant because of the addition of freshly poached fruit. It is possible to substitute other fruit for the pears in this Danish. Peaches are delicious when they’re in season, as are plums. You may also wish to replace the vanilla with cinnamon sticks or a mix of star anise, cinnamon, cloves and a strip of orange peel. The sliced lemon is added to stop the fruit from discolouring. You will need to poach