Canadian Living

Spiced Pears

Jun 30, 2009

When Apples, Peaches & Pears (James Lorimer) was republished last summer, it garnered a Gourmand World Cookbook Award. From this second cookbook by Elizabeth Baird comes a pickled pear recipe with a Riesling dessert pear variation to honour both the season and the prize.

Wine-Poached Pears

Jul 14, 2005

These poached pears are perfumy and have a sweet, fruity flavour from the Muscat. You can replace the wine with a nonalcoholic pear nectar if you prefer. Placing parchment paper on top helps keep the pears submerged in the syrup.

Maple Spice Poached Pears

Nov 27, 2007

Golden pears in maple-coloured syrup is an elegant, delicious dessert. Cooling the pears in the poaching liquid prevents their discolouration.

Pear Strudel

Aug 18, 2008

Dried pears and raisins soaked in brandy add an autumn feeling to this early fall dessert.

Pear and Brie Triangles

Jul 14, 2005

Juicy pear, creamy cheese and flaky-pastry bites look fancy but are truly easy and quick to make. You can also use an apple instead of the pear.

Pear Apple Crisp

Nov 5, 2007

Fall favourites - pears and apples - team together in this easy crisp dessert.

Butterscotch Pear Loaf

Sweet swirls of butterscotch sauce elevate this seasonal pear-laced loaf to sophisticated dessert status. Choose pears that are ripe but firm, as they're easier to dice and will hold their shape when cooked.