Pear Recipes

Readily available in fall and winter, pears are perfect for cozy cooking projects. From desserts to savory ideas, our recipes with pears will keep your kitchen busy.

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    Pecan-Pear Green Salad

    2 reviews

    This lovely salad adds a special touch to any meal. The juicy pear slices, toasted pecans and mixed greens are...


    Pear Chutney Chicken

    4 reviews

    With a unique combination of flavors in this recipe, dinner is sure to satisfy. “My freezer is hardly ever without...


    Fresh Pear Pie

    Field editor Marcia Severson of Hallock, Minnesota says, "When I serve this to friends, they often tell me they've never...


    Cranberry Pear Spinach Salad

    A few moments are all you need to toss together this pretty salad and tangy classic dressing. It's a perfect...


    Walnut Pear Coffee Cake

    This moist coffee cake goes great with a cup of coffee at breakfast but also makes a delicious snack or...


    Roasted Pear Salad

    1 review

    Oven-roasted pears take the ho-hum out of this green salad created by our Test Kitchen staff. They tossed together a...


    Rosy Pear Compote

    Pears and cranberries bring down-home flair to this comforting compote—a heartwarming way to cap off any autumn meal. Lorraine Darocha,...


    Pear Blueberry Crisps

    4 reviews

    "I find it's challenging to make dessert for just the two of us-because we don't want lots of leftovers," shares...

    Sweet Potato and Pear Soup

    I’m a family physician who loves to try new recipes. This tasty cold-weather soup has garnered many warm compliments from...


    Pear Bar Cookies

    When you're in the mood for bars that are a little bit different, bake these spiced goodies featuring mellow pears...


    Poached Pears in Almond Sauce

    4 reviews

    Lillian Julow likes to serve these luscious pears whenever she is celebrating a memorable occasion. "They always make a pretty...


    Pear Crumble Pie

    I couldn't really imagine a pear pie until I bit into this succulent dessert. The sweet crumb topping is wonderful...


    Autumn Surprise Pie

    2 reviews

    What better way to welcome fall than with a homemade pie? This one calls for apples, pears and raisins flavored...


    Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

    This quick, easy recipe really showcases pears. When I have leftover cooked chicken, I often add it to the recipe...


    Country Pear Puff Pancake

    2 reviews

    This sweet, gooey pancake is dressed up with caramelized pears and baked until golden. Cut into serving-size wedges, it's a...


    Pear Sorbet

    2 reviews

    A touch of sweet white wine and citrus makes this lovely pear sorbet so refreshing. You can use canned pears...


    Old-Fashioned Pear Dessert

    11 reviews

    This never-fails pear recipe turns out moist, firm and fruity every time. Some members of our family request these rich...

    Elegant Cranberry Pear Salad

    3 reviews

    This salad recipe, with its combination of fresh ingredients and crunchy walnuts, is quick to make yet looks very classy....


    Poached Pears with Chocolate Sauce

    1 review

    A simple baked pear becomes an elegant dessert when drizzled with chocolate sauce that's laced with cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg....


    Ricotta Pear Dessert

    1 review

    Looking to pare down fat and calories? Try this perfect little pear dessert from Lee Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri....


    Pear Pandowdy

    2 reviews

    I pulled out this recipe one night when my husband was craving something sweet, and it was a big hit...


    Bunny Pear Salad

    3 reviews

    All dressed up for the Easter parade, these darling bunny salads sent by Albertine Sperling of Abbotsford, British Columbia make...


    Granola-Topped Pear Crisp

    5 reviews

    "Lots of crunchy topping and just the right amount of sweetness make this a delicious dish. With fruit and granola,...

    Candied Pecan Pear Salad

    1 review

    For special occasions, I like to dress up packaged salad greens with sweet pears, crunchy pecans and a slightly tart...


    Spiced Pear Dessert

    3 reviews

    AT our Bed and Breakfast we always serve some kind of fruit. This is an easy and delicious way to...


    Poached Pears with Raspberry Sauce

    2 reviews

    This elegant dessert for two has a wonderful vanilla flavoring that is very satisfying. With an extremely simple raspberry sauce...


    Spiced Pear Risotto

    We love risotto and are always in search of fun and different ways to prepare it. I like to serve...


    Pear Chicken Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

    2 reviews

    Classic pear salad gets an innovative makeover with chicken and maple vinaigrette. We like to serve it over crisp romaine...


    Slow-Cooked Gingered Pears

    My slow cooker allows me to serve a heartwarming dessert without much effort. Topped with caramel sauce, these tender pears...