12 *pear-fect* recipes for fall and beyond:
bySAVEUR Editors| UPDATED Sep 14, 2022 1:26 PMRecipes by IngredientShareWhen faced with too many pears on the kitchen counter, do pickles come to mind? There’s nothing wrong with baking a warm pear pie or French-style tart, but we’re here to tell you that pears can enliven salads and a multitude of savory dishes as well–especially when combined with funky cheeses and toasted nuts. Puréed, pears even make for heady fall cocktails and holiday punches.
Honey-and-Butter Baked Pears with CreamFor a simple weeknight dessert, bake Anjou pears with fresh sprigs of thyme and bay leaves, then drizzle on some lavender honey and top things off with a dollop of double cream if you’re feeling fancy. Get the recipe > Cacio e Pere This fruity play on cacio e pepe from Lidia Bastianich combines sharp pecorino and creamy mascarpone with tender Bartlett pears for a subtly sweet ravioli filling. Get the recipe >
Baesuk Koreans tuck into these poached Asian pear “bowls” stuffed with nuts and dates at breakfast, but we’ll eat them any time. Get the recipe >