Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Popular Ingredients 20 Perfect-for-Fall Pear Recipes You'll Want to Eat All Year Round By Betty Gold Betty Gold With more than a decade of experience writing and editing food and nutritional content, Betty Gold is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple and acting senior food editor at Well+Good. Betty has also spent time working in product analysis at Good Housekeeping and in food production on The Martha Stewart Show. Highlights: * Bachelor of Science in Food Studies & Nutrition from New York University * Industry professional for 11 years * Served on mastheads at Food Network, Bon Appetit, and Good Housekeeping Magazines * Worked in publications department at James Beard Foundation Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 16, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Getty Pears are a delicious addition to endless sweet and savory recipes; they're best served with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert (or all of the above). Their mild, sweet flavor pairs well with everything from prosciutto and potatoes to camembert, cranberries, cinnamon, and more. Pears' peak season begins in late summer and goes through January, though they're widely available in grocery stores year-round. When shopping for pears, look for firmer fruits without soft spots, bruises, or blemishes. The ideal color will depend on which variety you're looking for: Green Anjous, Bartletts, and Bosc pears all come in varying shades of green, pinkish-red, and brown (and there are over 3,000 types of pear across the world). Keep in mind that pears are best when picked unripe and then allowed to ripen off the tree. Pears are also super nutritious: they're packed with antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. Here are 20 delicious pear recipes you can make this fall—and winter, spring, and summer. 01 of 20 Maple, Pear, and Pecan Steel-Cut Oats Brie Passano In which we redefine the term 'overnight oats' to mean tossing steel cut oats in the slow cooker and letting them cook overnight. The result is a deliciously spiced, creamy oatmeal that you'll top with plenty of fresh-cut pears and toasted pecans.Get the Recipe: Maple, Pear, and Pecan Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oats 02 of 20 Buttermilk Pancakes With Pan-Roasted Pears and Blackberries Christopher Testani Here, classic buttermilk pancakes get a delicious upgrade when you pile them with butter-roasted pears and a brown sugar and blackberry topping. Kids and adults alike will love having this for brunch.Get the Recipe: Buttermilk Pancakes With Pan-Roasted Pears and Blackberries 03 of 20 Pressed-Crust Pear Tart Beatriz da Costa Arrange the pears facing alternate ways for the prettiest presentation.Get the recipe. 04 of 20 Pear, Prosciutto, and Fontina Quesadillas Antonis Achilleos This gourmet, grown-up version of traditional quesadillas has slices of sweet pear, salty prosciutto, spicy arugula, and melty fontina cheese. They'll work just as well as an appetizer at your next dinner party as they will on an overbooked weeknight main—they only take 20 minutes, after all. Get the recipe: Pear, Prosciutto, and Fontina Quesadillas 05 of 20 Pears With Blue Cheese and Prosciutto Mikkel Vang These elegant party appetizers take just 10 minutes to prepare.Get the recipe. 06 of 20 Arugula and Pear Salad With Maple Vinaigrette Sang An Peppery arugula pairs well with tangy blue cheese and juicy pears.Get the recipe. 07 of 20 Frisée Salad With Pears and Manchego Con Poulos Thinly sliced pears add a sweetness that contrasts with the piquant mustard dressing.Get the recipe. 08 of 20 Pear and Rosemary Sangria Greg DuPree Other than all the delicious fresh pear in this summer-to-fall sangria recipe, the best part about it is that you can make it up to two days in advance (read: it's perfect for party planners who like to prep in advance). Get the recipe: Pear and Rosemary Sangria 09 of 20 Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork With Sweet Potatoes and Pears Quentin Bacon Tender caramelized sweet potatoes and pears add warm fall flavors.Get the recipe. 10 of 20 Pear, Oat, and Maple Smoothie Sarah Karnasiewicz In case you thought pears weren't the perfect smoothie fruit, this recipe is here to prove you wrong. They blend up beautifully, especially when combined with creamy Greek yogurt. Get the Recipe: Pear, Oat, and Maple Smoothie 11 of 20 Pear and Bacon Grilled Cheese James Wojcik Perk up ordinary grilled cheese with salty bacon, sliced pears, and a dollop of jam.Get the recipe. 12 of 20 Orange-Glazed Chicken With Pears David Prince Simmer soy sauce, white vinegar, sugar, and ginger until slightly thickened to create an easy sauce for the sautéed chicken and cooked pears.Get the recipe. 13 of 20 Fennel-Crusted Pork Loin With Roasted Potatoes and Pears Beatriz da Costa A fennel-garlic rub gives the pork an aromatic boost balanced out by the roasted vegetables and fruit.Get the recipe. 14 of 20 Peanut Noodles With Chicken and Pears Elizabeth Zeschin Crisp, juicy pears offset the creamy, nutty noodles.Get the recipe. 15 of 20 Poached Pears Marcus Nilsson Simmer whole pears in a mixture of red wine, lemon juice, orange juice, sugar, and spices until they become tender and absorb all the delicious flavors.Get the recipe. 16 of 20 Oven Pear Pancake David Prince More of a dessert than a breakfast, this non-traditional pancake features a custard-like center with a browned cinnamon-sugar topping.Get the recipe. 17 of 20 Gingersnap-Pear Cheesecake Sang An Ginger-spiked pear slices enhance the flavor of the buttery gingersnap crust.Get the recipe. 18 of 20 Pear and Apricot Tart José Picayo Impress guests with this beautiful fruit tart that’s much easier to make than it looks.Get the recipe. 19 of 20 Apple-Pear Galette Miha Matei The freeform crust is easy to shape and gives the dessert a rustic, homey appeal.Get the recipe. 20 of 20 Pear Bread Pudding David Prince Add cut-up pears to a classic dessert for a delicious fall variation.Get the recipe. 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