Step 1

Preheat oven to 180ºC. Cut four 30cm squares of non-stick baking paper. Place one-quarter of the lemon in the centre of each piece of baking paper. Top each with 1 pear, standing upright. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar around the base of each pear. Add a piece of the vanilla bean.

Step 2

Bring the edges of the paper together around the stem and secure with unwaxed kitchen string.

Step 3

Place the parcels in a baking dish. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the pears are tender. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Open the parcels slightly. Drizzle the caramelised juices from the base over the pears. Serve in the paper with cream.