40 Pear Recipes You'll Love This Season
Poached, peeled or baked into a pie — there’s so much you can do with pears!
Pears make for a wonderful gift during the holiday season, so we're not surprised if you're suddenly facing an overload of fresh fruit in your kitchen. There are so many sweet and savory pear recipes to make if you suddenly find yourself with a full load of this fruit, or if you just want to switch up your go-to apple recipes.
Try ‘em poached, sliced into a salad, roasted with root veggies or paired with juicy pork. Bake pears into pies, crisps, crumbles and cobblers, or add them to your favorite classic cocktails for a splash of sweetness. Ripe pears lend a juicy, refreshing flavor to everything they touch, and each variety (Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Seckel — the list goes on!) offers a different combo of sweet, tangy, mellow and crisp flavor profiles.
Healthy pear recipes, like fruit salad with Greek yogurt and honey, make great breakfasts, while pear matched with peppery greens and juicy steak makes the ideal salad for lunch. Or maybe you’re more of a healthy sandwich person? The gorgeous grilled cheese with sweet pears, creamy Gouda and Dijon mustard in #15 practically brings tears to our eyes. Get ready to experiment with lots (and lots!) of pears this season.
Pear and Berry Crumb Pie
The cinnamon and clove spiced topping, plus the sky-high filling, makes this an ideal dessert for the holidays (or anytime, really).
Roasted Pears
As they bake in the oven, the pears caramelize and turn golden brown, toeing the line between savory and sweet. A pinch of pepper adds a kick of heat and toasted walnuts offer a satisfying crunch.
Thai Steak and Pear Salad
Tossed in a spicy, limey, funky dressing and topped with fresh cilantro and peanuts, this salad makes an enviable desk lunch or light dinner.
Get the recipe for Thai Steak and Pear Salad »
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Fall Punch
Sweet pear nectar gets kicked-up with spiced rum and ginger beer. Talk about a one-two punch.
Harvest Pear-Blackberry Pie
Switch it up this year and make pear pie instead of apple. Add blackberries for unexpected flavor and Insta-worthy color!
Get the recipe for Harvest Pear-Blackberry Pie »
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Maple-Pear Tarte Tatin
This dessert looks impressive, but it has just a few ingredients and takes less than an hour to make. Wait 'til you show up with this show-stopper.
Get the recipe for Maple-Pear Tarte Tatin »
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Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear, and Onion
Warm wintery produce seasoned with thyme and roasted to perfection makes the ideal side dish. Psst ... it's also a great vegan Thanksgiving recipe!
Baked Pear With Cinnamon and Currants
That drizzle on top? It's a combo of sugar, cinnamon, butter, and — surprise! — a splash of white wine.
Lemon and Thyme Pear Tart With Apricot Glaze
Pears baked into a lemony dough and sprinkled with cinnamon and ginger is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy and just a little spicy.
Get the recipe for Lemon and Thyme Pear Tart with Apricot Glaze »
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Cranberry Sauce With Pears
This holiday-ready sauce combines all your favorite fruits of the season (cranberries! pears! apples!) for a spicy-sweet side that tastes great on everything from Herb-Roasted Turkey to Pineapple-Glazed Ham.
Spiced Pear and Berry Crumble
A hint of allspice and a splash of amaretto creates can't-get-enough flavor in this delicious jammy dessert.
Get the recipe for Spiced Pear and Berry Crumble »
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Apple-Pear Crisp With Peanut Butter
We always knew that peanut butter went well with fruit in a sandwich, but in a dessert? Truly a match made in heaven.
Pork Crown Roast With Pear Stuffing
Talk about a statement piece. This herb-rubbed beauty gets a simple sweet-tart stuffing that really takes it over the top.
Salted Caramel Pears
Confession: We'd put Salted Caramel Sauce on everything if we could, but it really makes these simple pears look elegant on a holiday table.
Cranberry-Pear Lattice Pie
Alternate thick and thin strips of pie dough for a unique lattice pattern that's almost too pretty to eat ... almost.
Get the recipe for Cranberry-Pear Lattice Pie »
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Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese is all grown up with sweet pears, creamy Gouda and a swipe of Dijon mustard. Is that a tear in your eye?
Gingery Pear-Apricot Pie
Candied ginger pieces snuck into this fruity pie will have everyone asking, "What was that?!" and then asking for seconds.
Golden Glazed Turkey and Roasted Pear Gravy
Pears roasted with the turkey get blended into pan juices for a sweet-salty, secret-ingredient gravy that'll be everyone's favorite Thanksgiving side dish this year.
Get the recipe for Golden Glazed Turkey and Roasted Pear Gravy »
Cranberry-Pear Raspberry Pie
You can use fresh or frozen berries in this easiest-ever pie, plus any topping you like. Try Basic Flaky Pie Dough, Crumb Topping or Cobbler Topping!
Brown Butter Pear & Cranberry Cobbler
Who ever said baking had to be hard? The simple, buttery berry filling is crowned with a 4-ingredient topping. Just wait 'til you see how easy it is to eat.
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