152 recipes for "pear"
Spiced Pears

Spiced Pears

Jun 30, 2009

When Apples, Peaches & Pears (James Lorimer) was republished last summer, it garnered a Gourmand World Cookbook Award. From this second cookbook by Elizabeth Baird comes a pickled pear recipe with a Riesling dessert pear variation to honour both the season and the prize.

Wine-Poached Pears

Wine-Poached Pears

Jul 14, 2005

These poached pears are perfumy and have a sweet, fruity flavour from the Muscat. You can replace the wine with a nonalcoholic pear nectar if you prefer. Placing parchment paper on top helps keep the pears submerged in the syrup.

Maple Spice Poached Pears

Maple Spice Poached Pears

Nov 27, 2007

Golden pears in maple-coloured syrup is an elegant, delicious dessert. Cooling the pears in the poaching liquid prevents their discolouration.

Pear and Brie Triangles

Pear and Brie Triangles

Jul 14, 2005

Juicy pear, creamy cheese and flaky-pastry bites look fancy but are truly easy and quick to make. You can also use an apple instead of the pear.

Pear Apple Crisp

Pear Apple Crisp

Nov 5, 2007

Fall favourites - pears and apples - team together in this easy crisp dessert.

Butterscotch Pear Loaf

Butterscotch Pear Loaf

Sweet swirls of butterscotch sauce elevate this seasonal pear-laced loaf to sophisticated dessert status. Choose pears that are ripe but firm, as they're easier to dice and will hold their shape when cooked.

Pear Butter

Pear Butter

Aug 18, 2008

Brown butter gives this spread both caramel and nutty flavours, which pair exceptionally well with the bright pear flavour. 

Warm Pear and Hazelnut Salad

Warm Pear and Hazelnut Salad

Jan 7, 2013

The crunchiness of toasted hazelnuts and creamy tang of blue cheese go perfectly with pears. This salad main can easily serve eight as a starter course. Be sure to use pears that are ripe but firm to the touch.

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