Pear Recipes

With tongue-tingling peppers, pears, tomatoes and more, this versatile chutney is a mouthful of flavor. Serve it alongside your favorite...

For a light dessert after a big barbecue, we stuff pears with mascarpone cheese and gingersnap cookies. Add a drizzle...

I love cheese and fruit, so this pie is a natural pairing for me. Sweet and spicy wine-poached pears and...

I really like mushrooms with cheese. Add pears, broil away and you have got a scrumptious open-faced sandwich. Serve with...

I prefer to bake from scratch, but this Christmasy cake mix recipe is a favorite. For a change of pace,...

I saw this recipe on a cooking show and came up with my own version. When the comforting aroma of...

Whether you love to bake or you’re a complete novice, this impressive pear upside-down cake is easy to whip up...

Nothing is more refreshing to me than a seasonal fruit salad enhanced with this simple honey-lime dressing. —Victoria Shevlin, Cape...

I make all my own jams, and this marmalade is a favorite. It marries the warm flavors of peaches and...

The sweet pear, salty sausage and creamy blue cheese are a wonderful combination in this dish. It tastes just like...

This grand finale simmers during dinner and impresses as soon as you bring it to the table. Serve as is,...

If you couldn't resist loading up on fresh pears at the farmers market, it's time for a batch of tasty...

Although pears and parsnips may seem like an odd combination, the pears bring out the natural sweetness of the parsnips...

You’ll be tempted to eat this main dish right out of the pan but try to resist. These chops are...

A real treat at brunch or during cocktail hour, alcohol-free Ginger Pear Sipper will please any palate. —Susan Westerfield, Albuquerque,...

Tangy from balsamic and mellowed with chocolate, the light vinaigrette stays well-blended. It would add an interesting twist to berries...

A lattice top serves as a charming frame for this special holiday dessert filled with fresh pears and candied fruit....

Some of the many reasons I love this dessert recipe are: it's on the healthy side; it's easy to make;...

This crisp fall salad gets its tartness from fresh pears, an extra crunch from pecans and a hint of creaminess...

This fun combination of ingredients comes together beautifully in one flavor-packed dish. Crunchy apples and ripe, juicy pears are fantastic...

I was lucky enough to spend the holidays with my husband's family in Montana. I loved the rustic simplicity of...

I created this twist on a Bellini when a friend gave me some Asian pears she grew in her backyard....

As a teenage foreign exchange student in the south of France, I was horribly homesick. Then my host family's Grandmother...

From the hazelnuts to the yummy browned butter glaze, this dessert is a little different from an everyday pound cake....

This colorful relish is a favorite with friends and family because it tastes amazing on just about everything. I like...

This easy conserve pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted meats, or it's great as a flavorful topping for warm toast...

At dinner with friends one evening, one of our hosts served some pears she had preserved with ginger and lemon....

Apples and pears are almost always popular, so this warm, comforting dessert recipe is great for potlucks or other get-togethers....

Enjoy autumn aromas—apples, cinnamon and spices—in this delicious recipe. It's even better with a scoop of vanilla or pumpkin ice...