From soups to salads to main courses and plenty of desserts, these recipes let the versatile fruit really shine. Trending Videos
How come pears dont get more attention? Theyre delicious in so many dishes and boast more fiber, potassium, and folate than apples.
There is a secret to eating pears, and it is deprivation. Not the suffering kind, but the seasonal kind. Pears ripen from late summer through fall; go pear-less until then, wait until they are perfectly ripe, and you will understand this fragrant and versatile fruit.
There are countless ways to enjoy this late-season fruit. While dessert is probably your first thought (which does make sense, especially because the possibilities for using this fruit in sweet applications are endless), pears are also fabulous in salads and soups, on sandwiches, as warm appetizers and savory snacks, and as an element in your entrée. The success lies in the pairing (ahem) of ingredients that complement the pear or that are brought into delicious focus by its presence. We have collected our best pear recipes here to give you a taste of pear season and to inspire your next kitchen adventure. Happy cooking!
Pears are hard when they arrive at market because they ripen off the tree, from the inside out. Apply thumb pressure at the stem end of a pear to test for ripeness: When its ready to be enjoyed, it will yield.
No matter the variety, though, pears can be sliced into fall salads, roasted with other fall veggies (like butternut squash), or paired with flavorful blue cheese on a crostini. And of course, pears can be baked into your favorite fall desserts: crumbles, homemade pies, cakes, and more!
Pear and Cranberry Tart
For a seasonal celebration, combine falls pears with the first cranberries in this delectable tart.
Baked Pears with Vanilla Mascarpone
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Baking pears concentrates their flavor, and this rustic pear dessert cooks itself while you attend to life. Its mouthwatering and warming, with lashings of mascarpone and a flurry of crumbled biscotti.
Harvest Pear Crisp Recipe (Making Classic Homemade Pear Crisp)
FAQ
How do you use too many pears?
Can you freeze pears?
How can I preserve fresh pears?
What can you do with a bucket of pears?
What can you make with Pears?
If you have bushels of pears waiting to be used up, you’re in the right place! Whether it’s a savory recipe like Pear Flatbread Pizza, or a pear dessert like Grape and Pear Cobbler, the possibilities are endless for what you can make with pears. Large-batch recipes like Pear Applesauce is another great idea, or you can add pears in a fresh salad.
Are pears healthy?
Yes, the pear is one of the fruits richest in fiber and phenolic compounds, there are several benefits of the pear for health, the main ones being the relief of intestinal constipation, cholesterol and blood glucose control and a well-strengthened immune system.
What can I do with a sliced pear?
Pears can be thinly sliced and made into a simple upside-down cake with a little cinnamon and coconut oil which is so yummy. They are also great in savory recipes too sliced pear and strong cheese on a little crostini is perfection! Go to Pinterest and search for pear recipes for a little inspiration.
How do you deal with too many pears?
Here are some fantastic ways I’ve learned to deal with too many pears: There are tons of baking dishes, snacks, crafts, and other uses for pears once you get a bit creative. Read on for all the details about how to make the most of your pear harvest (even if it’s a bit excessive).