Fruit and veg recipe (4)

I believe the answer is:

pear

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(Other definitions for pear that I've seen before include "Tapering fleshy fruit - reap it" , "Avocado" , "Fruit tree" , "Juicy fruit" , "Alternative to apple" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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