Pear Recipes

Now, this is how you show off a pretty pear! With a hint of citrus and a drizzle of caramel, this poached beauty is a show stopper.

Citrus-Caramel Poached Pears

Put a spin on the classic pancake with this fruity cast-iron skillet version. To spice it up, mix ground cinnamon into the granulated sugar.

Pear Pancakes

Take pitas to a whole new level with this party snack. Creamy blue cheese and pear combine for a flavor-packed, easy appetizer.

This creamy soup calls for comice pears -- nicknamed the Queens of Pears -- which are squat guys with a lush fragrance and buttery flesh.

Pear-and-Parsnip Bisque

A couple of days in the fridge lets the trifle's flavors and textures meld -- and gives you more free time!

Caramel-Pear Trifle

This perky pink punch, full of fresh fruit including two Forelle pears, will make you blush. For best results, combine the fruit, juice and liqueur up to a day ahead and let sit in the refrigerator.

Rose Sangria

This fruit-and-cereal cup makes a great breakfast or after-school snack.

Pear-Granola Parfaits

Veggies plus a few sweet pears makes for one succulent chicken dish. Plus, did we mention this recipe is a one-pot dinner?

One-Pot Braised Chicken and Pear

Turbinado sugar crystals add an unexpected crunch to the crème fraiche-topped dessert.

Wine-Roasted Pears and Grapes

We found a dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth without going straight to your thighs: Radio City Rockette Lori Barber's baked pear and ice cream dish. We're doing kicks over the taste.

Apricot-Glazed Pears

Quick and easy for a large group, let this tart bake during dinner and it'll fill your entire home with a heavenly sweet smell in the meantime!

Ready-to-Bake Pear-Almond Tart

Here's an easy recipe that's good to pull out for snacktime, lunch or dinner!

Chicken and Pear Turnovers

Move over hot dogs, chicken wings and burgers! Throw pears on the grill for an almost-instant dessert.

Grilled Pears with Whipped Mascarpone

Satisfy your cravings all season long with this turkey burger with a slice of pear on top.

Winter White Burger

Forget cranberry sauce, this Pear Chutney is another sweet side to serve up at dinnertime.

Roasted Pear Chutney

Add some sweet fruit to your traditional potato salad for a fresh take on a classic recipe.

Roasted Pear and Potato Salad

You won't believe your senses when you taste what Chinese five-spice powder can do to this sweet fruit and veggie combo.

Five-Spice Roast Pear and Fennel

Put a tasty new twist on store-bought granola by using it as a tart crust. It only gets better when topped with cheese and pears!

Pear-Gorgonzola Tart with Granola Crust

Here's a sparkling sip we can't resist! Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with the lime peel and press it into the sugar for a fancy touch.

Sparkling Pear Sidecar

For the easiest use of pears ever, just toss it with some peppery arugula, hazelnuts and an EVOO-lemon dressing.

Wild Arugula Salad with Pears

Cook with one of our other favorite produce stables: eggplant!

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