Recipes with Pears: Simply Pearfection

Prepare to be enchanted by the underappreciated star of the fruit bowl – pears! These unassuming yet delightful fruits are poised to steal the show in your kitchen as we uncover a treasure trove of recipes that will elevate your pear appreciation to new heights. Whether you’re yearning for a cozy dessert to warm your soul or a crisp addition to your salad, pears bring a distinctive sweetness and texture that simply delights. No need for culinary wizardry here; these recipes are tailored for everyday cooks eager to infuse their dishes with a hint of pear-fect magic.

Prosciutto Wrapped Pears With Manchego

Pears with prosciutto wrapping. — Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Manchego. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

The holidays are getting closer, and it’s time to entertain! These Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Manchego and Arugula are easy to make when last minutes guests arrive. They are two bites of sweet and savory heaven!
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Pear Smoothie With Kale

A green smoothie with chia seeds and pears. — Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings

This Pear Smoothie with Kale will help you reset after too much chocolate this holiday season. The protein from the almond butter and chia seeds will keep you full until lunch.
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Warm Kale Salad With Prosciutto And Manchego

A bowl of kale salad with ham and cheese. — Warm Kale Salad With Prosciutto And Manchego. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Warm Kale Salad with Prosciutto and Manchego is a warm and cozy salad that highlights some seriously delicious flavors from the pears, sharp Manchego cheese, and salty prosciutto.
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Brussels Sprout Salad

Try this Brussels Sprout Salad with Pear and Pomegranate. It’s packed with healthy seasonal ingredients and loaded with gorgeous colors. This delicious salad is crisp, refreshing, and tossed with a simple apple cider vinaigrette. It’s a perfect side dish to accompany a holiday meal or any main dish for weeknight dinners.
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Arugula And Prosciutto Pizza

A pizza with prosciutto and arugula on a white plate. — Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza is sweet and savory, all rolled into one. The prosciutto and mozzarella add just the right amount of salty and the sweet balsamic glaze really takes the flavor over the top.
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Spiced Pear Oatmeal

A bowl of oatmeal with apples and cinnamon. — Spiced Pear Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This spiced pear oatmeal uses warming cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg spices to create a cozy, gluten-free and vegan seasonal breakfast with an irresistible maple syrup caramelized pear topping.
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Creamiest Pear Smoothie

A glass of lemon smoothie with a slice of lemon on top. — Creamiest Pear Smoothie. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy pear smoothie recipe is flavored with banana and cinnamon. It’s a healthy, high protein snack or breakfast you can make in minutes with just a handful of ingredients.
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Granola Pear Bread

Pear bread with icing on a cooling rack. — Granola Pear Bread. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This pear bread is stuffed with granola, super hearty and just slightly sweet. It’s perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack with tea.
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Apple Pear Crisp (Ina Garten copycat)

Apple crisp in a bowl with ice cream. — Apple Pear Crisp (Ina Garten copycat). Photo credit: If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen.

If you want to use both pears and apples in a recipe, this crisp will do the trick! The fall fruit is perfectly spiced and baked to perfection (after all, it’s inspired by Ina Garten’s recipe!). The crumble topping is buttery and sweet with a little crunch thanks to the pecans. Serve apple pear crisp warm with some vanilla ice cream for a delicious fall dessert!
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Ginger Pear Muffins with Honey Glaze

The muffins are sitting on a table next to a cup of coffee. — Ginger Pear Muffins with Honey Glaze. Photo credit: If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen.

These muffins are easy to make—no mixer required! Ginger and a honey glaze add lots of flavor to ginger pear muffins. They are tender, sweet and absolutely delicious!
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Best Pear Crisp with Oats

Apple crisp in a bowl with ice cream and pecans. — Best Pear Crisp with Oats. Photo credit: If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen.

Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside! Make the best pear crisp with oats this fall using fresh spiced pears and a buttery, crunchy topping. Serve this comforting dessert warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or heavy cream.
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Parmesan Pear Crostini

Pear and fennel crostini with dill. — Parmesan Pear Crostini. Photo credit: The Almond Eater.

This Parmesan Pear Crostini is one of the quickest and easiest party appetizers! Toasted baguette slices are topped with melted parmesan, fresh pear, walnuts, and honey for a sweet and savory snack that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Pear Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

A salad with pears, walnuts and pomegranate. — Pear Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette. Photo credit: The Almond Eater.

Impress your guests this holiday season with this loaded Pear Salad. It’s a decadent appetizer packed with fresh pears, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and gorgonzola cheese.
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Pear and Cinnamon Muffins

A stack of muffins with pears and a glass of milk. — Pear and Cinnamon Muffins. Photo credit: The Almond Eater.

Soft and fluffy Pear Muffins are the perfect thing to start your day! They’re made with pears, cinnamon and maple syrup, are slightly sweet and a tasty breakfast on-the-go.
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Honey Pear Ginger Cheesecake

A slice of apple cheesecake on a plate. — Honey Pear Ginger Cheesecake. Photo credit: Jar Of Lemons.

Sweet, creamy, and perfect for any occasion. With hints of ginger, roasted pear slices, and a drizzle of honey, this lightened-up Honey Pear Ginger Cheesecake is delicious!
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Spiced Pear Muffins with Nut Topping {Paleo Option}

A stack of muffins with nuts on top. — Spiced Pear Muffins with Nut Topping {Paleo Option}. Photo credit: Cotter Crunch.

Grain free Spiced Pear Muffins with a sweet nutty topping! Delicious, easy to make paleo muffins (paleo friendly that is) that are light, fluffy, and naturally sweetened.
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Zippy Pear Goat Cheese Kale Salad {Vegetarian}

A bowl of kale salad with pears and pecans. — Zippy Pear Goat Cheese Kale Salad {Vegetarian}. Photo credit: Cotter Crunch.

A satisfying ZIPPY kale salad packed with delicious ingredients and a light honey dressing. Crisp pear, seasonal kale, goat cheese, and more! Just like your favorite restaurant style salad, but easy to make make fresh at home all in one bowl. Just toss and go! Great as a healthy vegetarian main or a side salad for any dish! Sooo good ya’ll!
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No-Bake Chocolate Pear Tart

A slice of chocolate apple pie on a plate. — No-Bake Chocolate Pear Tart. Photo credit: Full of Plants.

Chocolate lovers, this tart is made for you! Introducing No-Bake Chocolate Pear Tart! If you like dark chocolate, I’m sure you will love this tart, it’s soft, super-chocolatey, and topped with maple-glazed pear slices.
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Cranberry And Goat Cheese Stuffed Pears

Pears topped with granola and jam. — Cranberry And Goat Cheese Stuffed Pears. Photo credit: The Healthy Epicurean.

Tender baked pears are filled with sweet and tart cranberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy cinnamon oat crumble for an end of a meal out-of-body experience!
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Maple Spiced Pear And Walnut Baked Brie

A plate of cheese with apples and nuts on it. — Maple Spiced Pear And Walnut Baked Brie. Photo credit: The Roasted Root.

Maple Spiced Pear and Walnut Baked Brie with warmly-spiced caramelized pears, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and golden raisins atop gooey baked brie. This ultra tasty appetizer is packed with flavor and perfect for sharing during all of your fall festivities
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Roasted Butternut Squash And Pear Salad With Lentils

A plate of a salad with cranberries, spinach and feta. — Roasted Butternut Squash And Pear Salad With Lentils. Photo credit: The Roasted Root.

This won’t come as a shocker, but sometimes I feel like my life wouldn’t be right without spell check, fuzzy socks, or ginormous plates of greens. After this cake, these muffins, and this pudding, I was feeling like my nutrient equation needs a little balancing.
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Pear Apple Cheddar Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Bagel Sandwich

A bagel sandwich with eggs, spinach and cheese. — Pear Apple Cheddar Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Bagel Sandwich. Photo credit: The Roasted Root.

Scrumptious grilled cheese bagel breakfast sandwich with sliced apple, pear, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, and sunny-side up egg – a melt-in-your-mouth experience for any meal of the day.
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Honey Pork Chops With Pears And Bourbon (Pan Fried Pork Chops) Recipe

Pork chops in a skillet with apples and sprigs of rosemary. — Honey Pork Chops With Pears And Bourbon (Pan Fried Pork Chops) Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Honey Pork Chops with Pears and Bourbon are the perfect fall comfort food. We are obsessed with this Pan Fried Pork Chops Recipe with its Fall flavors and decadent comfort food appeal! These Honey Pork Chops are rubbed with fragrant herbs and are the perfect mix of savory and sweet when combined with the bourbon and fresh pears. This is the best pork chops recipe for fall!
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Pear Butter Recipe

A mason jar filled with pears and a spoon. — Pear Butter Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Pear Butter is perfect for spreading on toast, english muffins, and so much more! The vibrant flavor of fresh pears is made even more scrumptious with ingredients like sweet brown sugar, tangy lemon juice, and warm spices. This will be your new favorite rustic fall recipe!
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Pear Smoothie

A smoothie with cinnamon and apples on a white background. — Pear Smoothie. Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

This healthy pear smoothie is perfect for busy mornings. It’s creamy bananas, juicy pear, your favorite milk, and a hint of vanilla and cinnamon blended up until smooth. It’s simple to make, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes!
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Roasted Pear Salad With Goat Cheese

This Roasted Pear Salad is a healthy, feel-good recipe that takes under 30 minutes to make from start to finish! Warm maple roasted pears flavored with goat cheese, pecans, and drizzled with my go-to lemon vinaigrette, it is a colorful and festive salad you can serve all year round.
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Pear Pancakes

A stack of pancakes with pears and apples on a plate. — Pear Pancakes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These pear pancakes are filled with cinnamon flavor and the perfect healthy fall breakfast. They’ve got chopped pears inside the pancakes and caramelized pears on top!
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Pear Bacon And Brie Grilled Cheese

A stack of grilled cheese with apples on a plate. — Pear Bacon And Brie Grilled Cheese. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This pear bacon and brie grilled cheese with caramelized onions is sweet, salty and cheesy making it the ultimate grilled cheese.
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Pear & Ricotta Almond Butter Toast

A toast with whipped cream and nuts on it. — Pear & Ricotta Almond Butter Toast. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

Sautéed pears, creamy ricotta cheese and a sweet almond butter drizzle top a slice of toast for a nutritious morning treat!
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Apple Pear Slaw with Caramel Cider Vinaigrette

A bowl of french fries being dipped in a sauce. — Apple Pear Slaw with Caramel Cider Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

This apple pear slaw with caramel cider vinaigrette is easy and perfect for fall. If you don’t like mayo, this crunchy, sweet, and savory salad is for you!
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