This tarte tatin uses quince, which comes from the same family as the apple and pear. It should not be eaten raw but has a wonderfully fragrant flavour once cooked. Place the quince, caster sugar ...

A biscuit would be good alongside. Likewise, you can just make the rice pudding and serve it with quince, redcurrant or apple jelly. You only need a small amount of jelly for each person.

Quince can be added to cooked apple and pear dishes or used to make quince sauce. It also makes excellent preserves, especially marmalade.