Sweet & Savory Autumn Pear Recipes

The Brûléed Pear Cocktail

A simply spiced cocktail is garnished with a beautiful brûléed pear for smokey sweet flavor that a cold evening deserves.

Turkey, Bacon, and Pear Winter Sandwich

With crispy bacon, leftover turkey, sweet pears, pickled brussels sprouts, and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese, this winter sandwich is anything but ordinary. Try it on game day.

Roasted Pear and Brussels Sprouts

With some crispy leaves, these roasted brussels sprouts with pears, hazelnuts, and thyme are a simple stunner.

Pear and Cinnamon Sangria

Take a refreshing sangria in the winter months with warm spices, pears, and a white wine with matching notes.

Italian Holiday Table: Shrimp and Scallop Spinach Tagliatelle and Mascarpone Pear Cakes

Celebrate the holidays with simple shrimp and scallop spinach tagliatelle. End a meal with mascarpone pear desserts served on crispy meringue-like pastries.

Poached Pear Ginger Cake

Pears are poached until soft in white wine and spices and then baked into a soft ginger bread cake.

Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosted Pear Cake

Try this elegant, flavorful, soft cake infused with fresh pears and frosted with a fluffy, whipped brown sugar buttercream.

Grilled Pear Salad with Arugula and Hazelnuts

A simple to make, elegant salad is just what your weeknight routine called for.

Elegant Pear and Almond Tart

With three components, poached pears, almond frangipane, and a crust, this tart can be assembled in parts in advance and baked into an elegant presentation.

Castello Summer of Blue — Blue Cheese and Buttered Pear Ice Cream

Slightly savory and sweet, this frozen custard highlights the notes of caramel in blue cheese for a silky cold treat that is great with a charcuterie plate.

Chai Spiced Cinnamon Rolls with Pears

A great use for ripe and ready pears, these cinnamon rolls are made with almond milk and chai tea for warm flavors that everyone loves in the morning.

Elegant Pear and Vanilla Sorbet

Cooked pears are combined with vanilla beans and lemon juice for a pure, satisfying flavor that does not overpower.

Molasses-Ginger Waffles topped with Roasted Pears

Ideal for a cozy winter morning, these waffles are packed with warm spices and are made even better with the addition of tart pomegranate seeds.

Simple Appetizer: Chili and Pear Ricotta Crostini with Herbs

Sweet, salty, and perfectly satisfying from rich whole milk ricotta, these quick appetizers will keep the appetites satiated while you wait for dinner.

Simple Cinnamon Poached Pears with Maple Syrup Mascarpone Filling

Poached pears are a seasonal dessert to customized to your taste. Top these softened fruits with a spiced mascarpone filling and drizzle with caramel.

The Art of Cheese — Aged Havarti, Pear Chutney, and Walnut Puff Triangles

An easy holiday appetizer perfect for entertaining, you can even make the puff pastry bites with a make-ahead and freeze option.

Poached Saffron Pears

These sweet and tender poached pears with honey and pistachios look beautiful as the saffron releases the golden yellow colour tones during poaching.

Roasted Pears with Pistachios and Vanilla Ice Cream

Tender roasted pears are a simple dessert to serve with ice cream and nuts. Try them on the grill for added char and learn to pair with the perfect Port.

Pear and Hazelnut Cake with Ginger Syrup

Get creative with a pear and hazelnut cake infused with ginger syrup.

Pistachio, Chocolate and Pear Loaf

Pistachio and pear cake covered with creamy chocolate glaze.

Pear and Chocolate Pie
Pear and Chocolate Pie

Enjoy this fantastic pear and chocolate pie recipe from Valentina Mariani.

Almond and Pear Tart
Almond and Pear Tart with a Caramel Drizzle

Robin Runner serves up a delicious almond and pear tart with caramel drizzle.

Dining Down Under – Fig, Prosciutto and Pear Salad

A show-stopping salad featuring luscious figs and prosciutto ham.

Pear and Semolina Pudding

Maria Laitinen takes a mental trip back to her native Finland with a wonderful summer pudding.

Comfort Heaven: Pear And Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich

There are few things that come to mind that bring up the thought “Comfort Foods”, like that of gooey melted cheese.