What Are Pears and How Can I Use Them?

Pears rewards a little know-how: how to choose them, cook them, store them, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 237 recipes to cook with them.

What are pears?

Nutrition

Where found

Pears are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Pears are a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do pears weigh?

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Recipes using pears

There are 237 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Pear Granola Bars

Pear Granola Bars

Pears Poached in Red Wine

Pears poached in red wine simmer halved pears in a cinnamon-spiked syrup of dry red wine, sugar, and lemon juice. Classic French bistro dessert, served warm or chilled.

Joan's Pear Chutney

Pear chutney with white raisins, sweet peppers and warm spices. Homemade fruit condiment canned in half-pint jars, ready in 60 minutes.

Pear Almond Clafouti with Red Wine Glaze

A whole-wheat vegan pear clafouti with almond meal base, naturally sweetened with fruit juice concentrate, finished with a glossy red wine glaze. A French-inspired dessert without dairy or refined sugar.

Caramelized Pear Pancake

Juicy chunks of caramelized pears can be found in every single bite, and it's made with whole wheat flour and 1% milk. A delicious and nutritious breakfast to start your day.

Bacon, Raspberry, Pear Grilled Cheese

A surprisingly wonderful combination to try on your next ooey gooey grilled cheese sandwich.

Juice Poached Pears

Juice poached pears bathe firm fresh pears in spiced grape juice with cinnamon and allspice, then drizzle with the reduced syrup. An elegant low-calorie fruit dessert.

Pear & Lamb Kebabs With Harpoon Ale-Rosemary Pan Sauce

To make the kebabs, you’ll need eight 10-inch wooden or bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes. Metal skewers may overcook the lamb, so use only metal if you like your meat well done.

Rustic Pear Galette with Apricot Glaze

A super juicy and tasty pear galette and it's also very easy to make. This delicious and rustic galette is not too rich, not too sweet and just the right balance. An ideal dessert for fall, especially it's best served while it's warm.

Cheesy Roasted Pear, Butternut & Leek Soup

Cheesy Roasted Pear, Butternut and Leek Soup recipe

Cranberry Pear Pie

Cranberries and pears are a great pair. They make this deliciously fruity filling, and it tastes great with the buttery and flakey pastry. It's as delicious as an apple pie.

Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

OMG! This is the BEST salad! The only thing I did differently was to add some walnuts instead of cashews. The dressing is extremely refreshing and delicious! You can't go wrong with this recipe!

Oven Poached Pears in Wine

Oven poached pears in wine, whole ripe pears roasted upright in fruity white wine and honey with cinnamon, bay, and orange zest, then drizzled with the reduced syrup. An elegant, light, make-ahead dessert.

Simple Pear Walnut Coffee Cake

Learn how to make a pear walnut coffee cake. This heavenly delight combines pears' sweet, tender juiciness with the delightful crunch of walnuts, all wrapped in a moist, rich cake with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It perfectly accompanies your morning coffee or a lovely afternoon indulgence.

Pear Almond Tart

This delightful dessert is so good, the crust is buttery and flakey, and the pear-almond filling is scrumptious and juicy.

Creamy Butternut Squash Pear Soup

Creamy butternut squash and pear soup, a velvety autumn first course with thyme, coriander, and a finishing swirl of cream. Garnished with sliced pear and sesame seeds.

Creamy Butternut Squash Pear Soup

Creamy butternut squash and pear soup, a velvety autumn first course with thyme, coriander, and a finishing swirl of cream. Garnished with sliced pear and sesame seeds.

Ginger-Pear Cake

Ginger-pear cake: a low-fat bundt cake with shredded pears, crystallized ginger, and whole wheat flour, topped with a ginger yogurt dollop. A healthier dessert for 12 with a surprisingly tender crumb.

Spiced Pickled Pears

These sweet and slightly sour pickled pears are soft and melt in your mouth. Serve it with grilled meat, sausages or hot dogs. A delicious and refreshing side dish.

Pear-Pecan Muffins

A nice Autumn flavor to these light muffins. The optional sugar topping makes a more crispy crust. To make these more diabetic friendly, I used Splenda for half of the sugar. Feel free to use all brown sugar.

Roasted Parsnip & Pear Soup

Using seasonal parsnips and pears, adding skim-milk gives the soup more creamy flavor, drizzle concentrated balsamic vinegar on top. It is a fabulous dish.

Caramelized Pears, Maple Walnuts Salad with Prosciutto & Goat Cheese

The salty prosciutto and creamy goat cheese works deliciously well with the caramelized pears and maple candied walnuts. It's packed with deliciousness and it's also good for you.

Korean Daikon Kimchi

Make this classic and delicious Korean kimchi with daikon. It's crunchy, a bit spicy and packed with ginger, garlic and all these yummy Asian flavors.

Korean Cucumber Kimchi

Cucumber kimchi is refreshingly delicious, and it's so easy to make at home. Follow this simple recipe to make your own cucumber kimchi that goes well with all the Korean dishes.

Fresh Fruit Crisp

This mouth-watering fruit crisp helps you transform your seasonal fresh fruits into a delicious dessert. You can use apples, pears, or stone-fruits like peaches and apricots.

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