陆 lemon, zest only
5 Conference pears, peeled
陆 bunch thyme
75驳/2戮辞锄 plain flour, sifted
1 bay leaf
陆 tsp ground black peppercorns
100g/3陆oz soft light brown sugar
225g/8oz caster sugar
365驳/12陆辞锄 caster sugar
50g/1戮oz sugar mixed with ground cinnamon
1 cinnamon stick
4 tbsp liquid glucose
vegetable oil, for deep fat frying
large pinch flaked sea salt
3 star anise
1 vanilla pod, split
250g/9oz dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
250g/9oz salted butter, diced
300驳/10陆辞锄 butter, diced, at room temperature
185ml/6戮fl oz double cream
7 free-range eggs, plus 1 free-range egg yolk
1 pack pre-made filo pastry, you will need about 12 sheets
500ml/18fl oz apple juice