12 Pear Recipes Too Good to Miss This Year’s Harvest Season
Nothing captures the spirit of the season quite like pears at their peak. These recipes celebrate that fresh sweetness in the most delicious ways.
Think holiday-ready desserts, simple weeknight treats, and timeless dishes that always deliver. Each one makes the most of the harvest while keeping prep stress low.
Pear Blackberry Crisp
Blackberry Crisp is such an easy dessert for any time of the year. It is a great way to use up lots of blackberries! You can make this crisp with fresh or frozen fruit. It’s also easy to make crisps gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. They can also be made with or without oats.
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Pear And Pomegranate Spinach Salad
The beautiful Pear and Pomegranate Spinach Salad includes ribbons of savory prosciutto, crunchy walnuts, and creamy gorgonzola. Tossed with a maple Dijon dressing, it’s what salad dreams are made of.
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Southern Pear Salad
A simple Southern pear salad that packs a surprising flavor punch. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light side dish to any meal.
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Pear Crumble
Pear crumble is a marvelous dessert option when pears are in season. You won’t believe how easy it is to make, yet it receives rave reviews!
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Pear Clafoutis
This pear clafoutis combines tender, sweet pears with a custard-like base for a comforting treat. It’s an easy, delicious dessert.
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Poached Pears With Chocolate Sauce
Poires belle Hélène might sound fancy & look elegant, but these poached pears with chocolate sauce and ice cream are easy to make and all delicious.
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Pear Puff Pastry Tarts
Made with fresh pears and a flaky, sweet puff pastry crust, these pear puff pastry tarts will be the highlight of the dessert table!
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French Pear Cake
This French-style pear cake is a wonderful combination of tender-crumb cake and juicy chunks of pear. It’s easy to make and perfect just as it is for a snack or dressed up for dessert.
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Poached Pears
Slowly simmered in a sweet syrup infused with cinnamon and orange peel, these Poached Pears are the perfect elegant but simple dessert!
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Pear Frangipane Tart With Cranberries
Tender pears, a soft nutty filling, and crisp pastry – this pear frangipane tart is delicious, easier than you might think, and perfect for any occasion.
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Pear Muffins
These pear muffins are light, airy, not too sweet, and full of flavor. The perfect addition to brunch or an anytime snack.
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Pear Gorgonzola Salad With Glazed Walnuts
This Pear Gorgonzola Salad is made by tossing arugula and radicchio in a balsamic vinaigrette and topping with creamy Gorgonzola, pears, and glazed
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