1. To grill fruit, such as pineapple, put fruit on a lightly oiled baking tray and generously sprinkle brown sugar over the top. Heat grill to high and cook fruit for 2min on each side, until caramelised.
2. To bake fruit, such as peaches, put fruit in an ovenproof dish, flesh side up. Dot a little unsalted butter on top of fruit and sprinkle over brown sugar. Bake at 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4 for 8-10min, until fruit is soft when tested with a knife.
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3. To poach fruit, such as pears. Put peeled pears in a large pan with sugar and enough red wine to cover the fruit. Bring to the boil then turn down and simmer for 30-40min, until tender when the base is tested with a knife.
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