20 Perfect-for-Fall Pear Recipes You'll Want to Eat All Year Round

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.

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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.

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Arrange the pears facing alternate ways for the prettiest presentation.

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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.

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These elegant party appetizers take just 10 minutes to prepare.

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

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

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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).

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Tender caramelized sweet potatoes and pears add warm fall flavors.

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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.

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

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

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Crisp, juicy pears offset the creamy, nutty noodles.

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

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

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

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

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