Pear Recipes

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

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

This dessert is delicious and decadent, yet is chock-full of healthy fruit with a creamy lime dressing; the blueberries provide...

Pears are among my favorite fall fruits. This lovely dessert makes them especially spectacular. Easy elegance at its best—and that's...

Old-fashioned pear spice cake is a wonderful ending to a meal. It's not too heavy or rich, but the moist...

Two of my family's favorite fruits appear in this splendid pie with a nutty streusel topping. I like to serve...

Guests at a barbecue we hosted one summer brought this cool, refreshing salad. Now it's a mainstay at many of...

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

Filled with a bubbling combination of cranberries and pears, this crumb-topped dessert is a wonderful change of pace from traditional...

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

Fetch the forks! Guests will be eager to dig into this festive tart. Destined to become a favorite holiday dessert,...

Mildred Sherrer's comforting fruit crisp is a pared-down version of one her mother used to fix. "I made it healthier...

These muffins are delicious! Chock-full of pears, pecans and down-home goodness, the moist sweet treats are terrific with a glass...

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

Tender chicken gets an upscale treatment in this simple entree with sweetened pears. Remember this idea—it also works with pork...

My parents stayed with me at a friend's beautiful ranch for the holidays and I made them this great salad....

“This sweet and colorful fruit compote is perfect with an egg casserole at a holiday brunch. It can bake right...

A great way to satisfy your sweet tooth—fat-free and for only 120 calories!
—Jenny Cohen, Baltimore

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

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

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

A neighbor of mine passed along this spiced pear jam recipe. I've given many jars of this jam as gifts....

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

The bright colors in this winter fruit salad will perk up your morning. This is such a wonderful & easy...

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

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

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

"This nutty salad is absolutely beautiful with mixed greens," suggests Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington. "Pears and apricot nectar add...

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