Fresh pears and persimmons with vanilla syrup and icecream

Fresh pears and persimmons with vanilla syrup and icecream. Photo / Jason Dorday

No apologies for the most simple of desserts; by using fresh fruit and high quality ingredients you will offer a totally refreshing end to the meal.

3 ripe persimmons
2 large ripe pears
4 tbsp vanilla syrup
1/2 litre berries vanilla ice cream
Extra vanilla syrup to drizzle

1 Peel and core the persimmons and pears. Slice thinly, put in a large bowl and toss the syrup through to coat all the fruit. When ready to serve, apportion the pears and persimmons in six glass dessert dishes.

2 Place a generous scoop of icecream on the fruit, and drizzle over a little extra vanilla syrup.