16 Unexpected Pear Dishes Worth Making Now
Pears don’t always get top billing, but these recipes prove they should. They’re simple enough to make again without notes, and good enough that people keep asking for them. If you’ve got ripe pears, this is the place to start.
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.
Get the Recipe: Blackberry Crisp.
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 receives rave reviews!
Get The Recipe: Pear Crumble Recipe.
Individual Pear Galette
This individual pear galette is easy to make and a delicious combination of sweet pear and lightly crisp pastry. It’s a dessert that’s as good as it looks.
Get The Recipe: Individual pear galette – Caroline’s Cooking.
Pear Clafoutis
This pear clafoutis combines tender, sweet pears with a custard-like base for a comforting treat. It’s an easy, delicious dessert.
Get The Recipe: Pear clafoutis – Caroline’s Cooking.
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.
Get The Recipe: Pear frangipane tart with cranberries – Caroline’s Cooking.
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.
Get The Recipe: Poires belle Hélène – poached pears with chocolate sauce – Caroline’s Cooking.
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!
Get The Recipe: Pear Puff Pastry Tarts.
Pear Gorgonzola Salad
This pear gorgonzola salad with arugula & maple candied pecans makes a delicious side salad or make a big old bowl for lunch. Great flavors, easy, healthy.
Get The Recipe: Pear gorgonzola salad with maple candied pecans – Caroline’s Cooking.
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.
Get The Recipe: French pear cake – Caroline’s Cooking.
Pear Cranberry Sausage Stuffing
This pear, cranberry and sausage stuffing combines a great variety of seasonal flavors into a tasty side to a festive meal. Also works well alone with veg.
Get The Recipe: Pear, cranberry and sausage stuffing – Caroline’s Cooking.
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
Get The Recipe: Pear Gorgonzola Salad with Glazed Walnuts.
Beetroot And Pear Pancakes
These beetroot and pear pancakes are lightly spiced and naturally sweetened, making an unusual colored but tasty breakfast or brunch.
Get The Recipe: Beetroot and pear pancakes (aka pink pancakes) – Caroline’s Cooking.
Instant Pot Pear Applesauce
Simple, healthy recipe for making pear applesauce in the pressure cooker. The best instant pot vegan pear applesauce recipe – no sugar added!
Get The Recipe: Best Instant Pot Pear Applesauce – No Sugar Added, Easy and Chunky! | Chenée Today.
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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Pears And Blue Cheese Appetizer
Pears and Blue Cheese Appetizer: Easy, delicious and fancy appetizer for special occasions. You only need 4 ingredients and 15 minutes to make it!
Get The Recipe: Pears and Blue Cheese Appetizer • Happy Kitchen.
Pear Jam
This pear jam is flavored with a hint of vanilla and cardamom that add a hint of warmth but let the pear flavors shine. Easy and delicious!
Get The Recipe: Pear jam – Caroline’s Cooking.
