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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    Pear Zucchini Bread

    6 reviews

    Pretty pear pieces peek out of every slice of this moist bread recommended by Pat Habiger or Spearville, Kansas.


    Gorgonzola-Pear Mesclun Salad

    2 reviews

    This pretty salad is a tasty way to get your greens. To change it up, swap apples for pears and...


    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...


    Pear Cake with Sour Cream Topping

    2 reviews

    This is a great way to combine bread and fruit for an all-in-one breakfast. The cake is very tasty and...


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    Cheddar Pear Pie

    16 reviews

    I take this pie to lots of different gatherings, and I make sure to have copies of the recipe with...


    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...


    Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad

    14 reviews

    A friend who does a lot of catering fixed this salad for our staff Christmas party several years ago, and...


    Pear Raspberry Jam

    2 reviews

    I give this sweet and tangy jam as a Christmas gift. In this part of the country, pears and raspberries...

    Upside-Down Pear Pancake

    5 reviews

    There’s a pear tree in my yard that inspires me to bake with its fragrant fruit. This upside-down pancake works...


    Chicken In Pear Sauce

    3 reviews

    Pairing poultry with pears brought applause from my husband and four growing children. Simple enough for everyday meals and ideal...


    Creamy Pear Pie

    4 reviews

    There aren't many recipes using fresh pears. I heard this recipe on the radio while I was driving the tractor...


    Pecan Pear Bread

    4 reviews

    "We have almost 50 fruit trees on our country property, including five pear trees," notes Margaret Slocum of Ridgefield, Washington....


    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,...


    Ginger Pear Bread

    6 reviews

    A great way to use up extra pears, this bread is packed with juicy chunks of them, along with ginger,...


    Ginger-Lime Pear Cobbler

    3 reviews

    We have a huge pear tree in our yard, which is why I came up with this recipe. The tart...


    Mushroom Pear Melts

    1 review

    I really like mushrooms with cheese. Add pears, broil away and you have got a scrumptious open-faced sandwich. Serve with...


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    Warm Pear Salad

    1 review

    Pear slices tossed with salad greens, red onion and blue cheese are drizzled with tangy raspberry vinaigrette in this refreshing...

    Apple Pear Salad

    1 review

    When very good friends drove a long way to visit me after I moved, I served them this wonderful salad...


    Jalapeno-Pear Chutney

    1 review

    With tongue-tingling peppers, pears, tomatoes and more, this versatile chutney is a mouthful of flavor. Serve it alongside your favorite...


    Pear Upside-Down Cake

    6 reviews

    Using a packaged cake mix speeds up the preparation time of this tasty pear and pecan upside-down cake. This moist...


    Pear-Berry Breakfast Tarts

    2 reviews

    When my kids were small, I could never get pancakes on the table while they were all still hot. Then...


    Pear Cottage Cheese Salad

    5 reviews

    Perfect anytime, this quick-fix salad makes a terrific snack, too! —Jeannie Thomas, Dry Ridge, Kentucky


    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....

    Caramel Pear Pie

    5 reviews

    A dear friend shared the recipe for this attractive pie. The caramel drizzle and streusel topping make it almost too...


    Sweet Potato and Pear Soup

    2 reviews

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


    Spinach Pear Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette

    4 reviews

    Tangy from balsamic and mellowed with chocolate, the light vinaigrette stays well-blended. It would add an interesting twist to berries...


    Pancetta, Pear & Pecan Puffs

    2 reviews

    I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here’s my rendition of the pear...


    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...


    Fresh Pear Cake

    2 reviews

    When pears are in season, I love to make this family favorite. It's moist and keeps well, and makes a...