154 recipes for "pear"
Warm Pear and Hazelnut Salad

Warm Pear and Hazelnut Salad

Jan 7, 2013

The crunchiness of toasted hazelnuts and creamy tang of blue cheese go perfectly with pears. This salad main can easily serve eight as a starter course. Be sure to use pears that are ripe but firm to the touch.

Red Wine-Poached Pear Tartlets

Red Wine-Poached Pear Tartlets

Jan 1, 2015

The contrast of buttery cream and red wine–poached pears makes these tarts a stunning addition to your holiday spread. For the prettiest presentation, prepare the pastry, cream and poached pears in advance, then assemble the tarts just before serving. Use a small melon baller or a metal measuring spoon to easily core the pears.

Baked Pear Batter Cake

Baked Pear Batter Cake

Dec 9, 2009

The custard puffs up around the pears as this cosy dessert bakes. A hint of maple syrup makes it special.

Chunky Maple Pear Sauce

Chunky Maple Pear Sauce

Oct 18, 2007

Homey: Pair with sour cream.
Haute: Pair with Duck Confit. (See below)

Pears give this sauce a nice chunky texture.

Honey-Roasted Pears

Honey-Roasted Pears

Bosc pears are ideal for this dessert because they keep their shape and texture after roasting. Look for ones with golden to brown skin for the best ripeness.

Chocolate Pear Frangipane Tartlets with Sugar Crackle

Chocolate Pear Frangipane Tartlets with Sugar Crackle

Dessert

These pretty tartlets are brimming with a rich almond-flavoured filling. You can tell Forelle pears apart from other types because of their small size and pale green and red-spotted skin. Create a pear-shaped design on top of your tartlets by fanning out the sliced pears, skin side facing away from the centre, in a symmetrical fashion.

Curried Pears

Curried Pears

Dec 12, 2011

Small Forelle pears are just the right size to serve with ham. You can bake them up to five days ahead and they are a novel change from the usual cranberry sauce that goes along with the turkey.

Pear and Celery Soup

Pear and Celery Soup

Jul 14, 2005

Silky-smooth, with the subtle flavours of pear and celery, every spoonful is a delight in this soup that's elegant enough for entertaining.

Berry Nut and Pear Crisp

Berry Nut and Pear Crisp

Aug 16, 2006

Frozen berries, or cherries if you can get the sour red Montmorency variety, add colour and taste to juicy pears.

Baked Brie with Caramelized Pear

Baked Brie with Caramelized Pear

Nov 15, 2009

A sweet pear on creamy baked cheese will have guests coming back for more. Serve with sliced baguette, crisp breads or flatbreads.

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