Pear, Hazelnut and Honey Tart

Pears and hazelnuts are best in roughly the same season, October/November, but both are available all the year round and are happy and harmonious together, an unusual take on a Bakewell middle and every bit as delectable.

You need a honey of strong character as this is an additional note, and a very worth- while one, so runny chestnut if you can find it, it’s really worth it.

If you are using ready-skinned hazelnuts, toast them a little first in a dry pan, u