We decorated our bark with pepitas, goji berries and dried cranberries.

You can substitute firm brown pears for red pears. Traditionally brown and red pear varieties such as Beurre Bosc, Corella and Red Sensation are used when poaching however; the more commonly available Williams pear can also be used in this recipe.

To ensure recipe results are truly gluten free, always check your ingredient labels to ensure traces of wheat or gluten have not been used in the production process.

To ensure recipe results are truly gluten free, always check your ingredient labels to ensure traces of wheat or gluten have not been used in the production process.

Before frying the brioche, allow to drain for a few seconds.

To ensure recipe results are truly gluten free, always check your ingredient labels to ensure traces of wheat or gluten have not been used in the production process.

You can use‚ whichever berries are in season in these crumbles, or frozen berries if you prefer.

Serve pudding warm with custard, yoghurt, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

You can serve the fruit pudding with ice cream, custard or very cold unsweetened yoghurt instead of whipped cream.

If you prefer, you can use black sesame seeds or a mix of black and white sesame seeds.

Black sesame seeds are rich in magnesium, calcium and zinc. They are also high in fibre, vitamin B and iron - all of which can help fight the signs of aging. Black sesame seeds can be found at most Asian food stores and some gourmet food stores.

To ensure recipe results are truly gluten free, always check your ingredient labels to ensure traces of wheat or gluten have not been used in the production process.

For best results, spread batter as thin as possible over prepared baking sheet, from edge to edge.

Add 10 minutes of steaming time if preferred softer texture.

If icing becomes to thick, add 1 tsp water or milk at a time until desired consistency is achieved.

Serve summer fruits and mulled cider syrup drizzled over desserts such as vanilla ice cream, yoghurt, pancakes, custard etc.

Frozen fruit produces an equally delicious crumble and means this recipe can be made year-round.