Our 20 Best Pear Recipes Because Apple Shouldn’t Have All the Fun
Poached, baked, pickled, or smoked—here are the best ways to celebrate fall's most underrated fruit
Although autumn may mean you have to store away the strawberry recipes, it doesn’t mean you have to give up on fruit. Pears are severely underrated: they’re juicy and sweet and versatile, working beautifully in everything from a pie to a margarita to a marinade for lamb. Whether you’re looking to spice up your traditional easy fall dinners with a hint of pear, or looking for a beautiful picture-perfect dessert, or want to get a head-start trying out recipes for Thanksgiving dinner, here are our very best recipes to try this fall.
Honey-and-Butter Baked Pears with Cold Cream
Lavender Rice Pudding with Pears
Pickled Asian Pears With Lemon
Arugula, Pecorino, Pine Nut, and Pear Salad (Rucola con Pecorino, Pignoli e Pere)
Korean Cold Buckwheat Noodles (Jaengban Guksu)
Pear-Marinated Roast Leg of Lamb
Endive and Roquefort Salad with Smoked Pepper Jelly and Hazelnuts
Pear and Cheese Ravioli (Cacio e Pere)
Pear and Ginger Pie with Streusel Topping