25 Perfect Pear Recipes to Serve from Breakfast to Dessert

Recipe: Pear Salad

This old-school recipe made an appearance at almost every holiday gathering and luncheon Grandma hosted.

Recipe: Apple and Pear Crisp

There's no dessert easier than a classic crisp, and this one comes together with the help of your slow cooker.

Recipe: Spiced Pear Hand Pies

These homemade hand pies are the sweetest grab-and-go treats for picnics and road trips.

Recipe: Pear Preserves

Putting up fresh produce to enjoy year-round is one of our favorite past times, and with just three ingredients, you don't have any excuse not to try this recipe.

Recipe: Upside Down Pear-and-Gingerbread Cake

We gave the classic upside-down cake a festive spin that's perfect for the holidays.

Recipe: Bourbon and Hard Pear Cider Cocktail

Show off your bartending skills with this cocktail recipe that calls for two homemade simple syrups.

Recipe: Pear-Cranberry Pie with Ginger-Almond Streusel

From the buttery vanilla bean pie crust to the crumby streusel on top, this seasonal pie recipe is an absolute treat.

Recipe: Parsnip-and-Pear Soup

This smooth and fresh soup is a flavorful way to start supper club or lunchtime.

Recipe: Chocolate-Pear Muffins

These sweet treats are the best surprise a neighbor could get.

Recipe: Roasted Pears

These tender, caramelized pears were developed with our Acadian Syrup Cake, but they're delicious atop classic pound cake, plain vanilla ice cream, or even French toast at brunch.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cranberry-Pear Butter

This recipe makes 16 jars of beautiful fruit butter, so you can give it as gifts to friends and new neighbors alike.

Recipe: Buttermilk Grits with Pear-Granola

This not-too-sweet breakfast has an amazing blend of texture and flavor that kids and adults will love.

Recipe: Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pear

This salty, sweet, and absolutely beautiful appetizer has just the right blend of flavors in each bite.

Recipe: Pear Pie

Like many Southern dessert recipes, this fruit pie benefits from the addition of a splash of bourbon.

Recipe: Saucy Apples 'n' Pears

This slow-cooker dessert is the ideal partner for a bowl of vanilla ice cream or a slice of pound cake.

Recipe: Apple-and-Pear Cornmeal Galette

Making this rustic fall dessert is easier than fussing with pie crust. Plus, you can make this galette ahead of time and reheat it a few minutes before serving to help you out when hosting.

Recipe: Mini Pear-Cranberry Pies

Tart cranberries and sweet, tender pears are a match made in fall dessert heaven with this adorable mini pie recipe that makes serving oh-so-simple.

Recipe: Poached Pears with Vanilla Custard Sauce

If you want to serve a fall dessert that will make your guests feel like they're at a fancy restaurant, these gorgeous poached pears will do the trick.

Recipe: Dark Chocolate-Pear Cake

Our Test Kitchen calls this fudgy cast-iron skillet dessert a "brownie cake" because of its crisp crust and gooey center.

Recipe: Pear-Plum Tartlets

How cute are these? Since they're delicious served warm or at room temperature, these tartlets are a great make-ahead dessert option for the busy fall season.

Recipe: Caramel Apple-Pear Pie

Caramel and apples are one of our favorite fall pairings, and the addition of pears only amplifies the delicious combination of flavors.

Recipe: Maple-Pecan-Pear Cheesecake

Pears star in the cheesecake filling and topping for this recipe, so you don't get a shortage of fall flavor in this photo-worthy dessert recipe.

Recipe: Simplest Pear Tart

First-time Thanksgiving hosts or novice bakers will love this easy but elegant dessert for the season.

Recipe: Brown Sugar Baked Pears

If you don't have time for an intricate layer cake this holiday season, don't stress. These beautiful baked pears take just 10 minutes of hands-on time but are full of fall flavor.

Recipe: Pear-and-Brie Puff Pastry Tarts

Meet your new favorite holiday appetizer. These pretty little tarts are best served warm, so plan on popping them in the oven about 20 minutes before friends and family arrive.