pear recipes

In this sweet-meets-savory salad, pears appear in two ways. They are buzzed into a tangy, ginger-spiked sesame dressing�the perfect use for slightly overripe pears. The creaminess of the pear texture allows for much less oil to be used, making this a reduced-fat dressing that you�ll want to keep in your fridge for drizzling over simple greens, too.

Pears with Mandarins, Avocado, and Cucumber in Citrusy Sesame-Ginger Pear Dressing

Ham and pears wrapped in flour tortillas.

Pear and Ham Wrap with Curried Mayonnaise

Start with the classic flavor combination of strawberries and kiwi, add pears and chia seeds for texture and taste, and you�ve got the perfect breakfast smoothie.

Pear-Kiwi-Strawberry Smoothie with Chia Seeds

Diced USA pears are rolled up in puff pastry, with crunchy pistachios, piquant Parmesan, and a kick of cracked pepper, creating bite-sized bursts of flavor. Deceptively simple to prepare, and sweet and savory at the same time, they make the perfect cocktail accompaniment.

Pear, Pistachio & Parmesan Pinwheels

Wow your guests with this unique appetizer that combines sweet baked pears with creamy Brie cheese wrapped in a beautiful crust.

Baked Brie en Croute with Pears

This Pear and Turkey Salad with Aged Gouda and Walnuts is just the thing! If you're whipping up a quick dinner for one or preparing for a party, this cornucopia of flavors promises to fill you up and make you happy.

Pear and Turkey Salad with Aged Gouda and Walnuts

Pintxos means small plates or appetizers in the Basque Spanish culture. Here you will find the sweetness of the Anjou pear compliments the spice of the chorizo delivered on a crusty baguette.

Pear Pintxos

For this recipe, I was looking to get that salty and sweet combination of flavors that everyone loves. The Red Anjou, with its sweet and slightly tangy flavor, compliments the salty cheese and prosciutto topping perfectly. Add a touch of mint and you�ve got a refreshingly delicious appetizer ready to serve in under 10 minutes.

Anjou Pear Bites

Decorate your dipped pears with a variety of creative options for sprinkling like nuts, coconut flakes, and even vivid red chile powder for a kick.�

Dark Chocolate Dipped Pears

It�s not hard to find beautiful pears in Door County during the late summer and fall, and cherries can be found year-round preserved in jars with their juices.

Cherry-Poached Pears With Mascarpone Cream