Semi-Dried Autumnal Fruits with Calvados Cream

This recipe works best in autumn, when the relevant fruits are in season. Plums and pears dry very well, as do apples (especially Russet, Cox and Pippin), but I also use a few alternatives, such as pineapple or apricots, at other times of the year. Figs can be used all year round, but avoid bananas and fruits with a high moisture content such as melons and berries.