15 Best Pear Recipes

José Picayo

For a true taste of fall, whip up one of these savory or sweet pear dishes.

1 of 15 Mikkel Vang

Pears With Blue Cheese and Prosciutto

These elegant party appetizers take just 10 minutes to prepare.

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2 of 15 Sang An

Arugula and Pear Salad With Maple Vinaigrette

Peppery arugula pairs well with tangy blue cheese and juicy pears.

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3 of 15 Con Poulos

Frisée Salad With Pears and Manchego

Thinly sliced pears add a sweetness that contrasts with the piquant mustard dressing.

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4 of 15 James Wojcik

Pear and Bacon Grilled Cheese

Perk up ordinary grilled cheese with salty bacon, sliced pears, and a dollop of jam.

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5 of 15 Quentin Bacon

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork With Sweet Potatoes and Pears

Tender caramelized sweet potatoes and pears add warm fall flavors.

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6 of 15 David Prince

Orange-Glazed Chicken With Pears

Simmer soy sauce, white vinegar, sugar, and ginger until slightly thickened to create an easy sauce for the sautéed chicken and cooked pears.

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7 of 15 Beatriz da Costa

Fennel-Crusted Pork Loin With Roasted Potatoes and Pears

A fennel-garlic rub gives the pork an aromatic boost balanced out by the roasted vegetables and fruit.

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8 of 15 Elizabeth Zeschin

Peanut Noodles With Chicken and Pears

Crisp, juicy pears offset the creamy, nutty noodles.

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9 of 15 Marcus Nilsson

Poached Pears

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.

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10 of 15 David Prince

Oven Pear Pancake

More of a dessert than a breakfast, this non-traditional pancake features a custard-like center with a browned cinnamon-sugar topping.

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11 of 15 Sang An

Gingersnap-Pear Cheesecake

Ginger-spiked pear slices enhance the flavor of the buttery gingersnap crust.

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12 of 15 José Picayo

Pear and Apricot Tart

Impress guests with this beautiful fruit tart that’s much easier to make than it looks.

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13 of 15 Miha Matei

Apple-Pear Galette

The freeform crust is easy to shape and gives the dessert a rustic, homey appeal.

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14 of 15 David Prince

Pear Bread Pudding

Add cut-up pears to a classic dessert for a delicious fall variation.

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15 of 15 Beatriz da Costa

Pressed-Crust Pear Tart

Arrange the pears facing alternate ways for the prettiest presentation.

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15 Best Pear Recipes

Pears With Blue Cheese and Prosciutto

Arugula and Pear Salad With Maple Vinaigrette

Frisée Salad With Pears and Manchego

Pear and Bacon Grilled Cheese

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork With Sweet Potatoes and Pears

Orange-Glazed Chicken With Pears

Fennel-Crusted Pork Loin With Roasted Potatoes and Pears

Peanut Noodles With Chicken and Pears

Poached Pears

Oven Pear Pancake

Gingersnap-Pear Cheesecake

Pear and Apricot Tart

Apple-Pear Galette

Pear Bread Pudding

Pressed-Crust Pear Tart

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15 Best Pear Recipes

Pears With Blue Cheese and Prosciutto

Arugula and Pear Salad With Maple Vinaigrette

Frisée Salad With Pears and Manchego

Pear and Bacon Grilled Cheese

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork With Sweet Potatoes and Pears

Orange-Glazed Chicken With Pears

Fennel-Crusted Pork Loin With Roasted Potatoes and Pears

Peanut Noodles With Chicken and Pears

Poached Pears

Oven Pear Pancake

Gingersnap-Pear Cheesecake

Pear and Apricot Tart

Apple-Pear Galette

Pear Bread Pudding

Pressed-Crust Pear Tart

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