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Fruit Leather
Lunch American

Fruit Leather

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
300 min
Total
320 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with a layer of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
  2. 2 In the container of a blender, combine the sugar, lemon juice, apple and pear. Cover and puree until smooth.
  3. 3 Spread evenly on the prepared pan. Place the pan on the top rack of the oven.
  4. 4 Bake for 5 to 6 hours, leaving the door to the oven partway open. Fruit is dry when the surface is no longer tacky and you can tear it like leather.
  5. 5 Roll up on the parchment paper or plastic wrap and store in an airtight jar.
  6. 6 Cut into strips and enjoy.

By AURORAROSE

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
Lunch American

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange pear slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Pour port wine into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until the wine is reduced by 1/2. Remove from the heat and cool. Pour cooled wine into a blender or food processor, and add the shallots, garlic, mustard, and vinegar. Puree until smooth.
  3. 3 Divide salad greens evenly between four serving plates. Arrange some of the broiled pear slices over each pile of greens. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle dressing over each plate, then sprinkle with walnuts.

By KATHY A

Grilled Brie and Pear Sandwich
Lunch American

Grilled Brie and Pear Sandwich

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.
  2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Place bread slices butter-side down into hot skillet. Arrange Brie cheese slices on top of each piece of bread. Sprinkle thyme and cracked black pepper over the top.
  4. 4 Spread pear slices in a single layer over the Brie cheese on one slice of bread and top with a pinch of salt.
  5. 5 Flip the slice of bread without pears onto the slice of bread with the pear slices. Continue cooking sandwich until cheese and pear are heated through and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cut into halves.

By John Mitzewich

Pear and Pomegranate Salad
Lunch American

Pear and Pomegranate Salad

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Divide lettuce, pear slices, and pomegranate seeds between two bowls and mix gently.
  2. 2 Combine vegetable oil, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, mustard, honey, and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until dressing thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Pour warm dressing over salads and serve.

By JPMJ

Tangy Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
Lunch American

Tangy Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, mix ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gradually pour in oil, stirring constantly, until well blended.
  2. 2 In a large serving bowl, toss together lettuce, blue cheese, pears, walnuts, and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss well to coat.

By LARAL

Pear, Caramelized Onion, and Brie Quesadillas
Lunch American

Pear, Caramelized Onion, and Brie Quesadillas

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until soft and translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in honey, thyme, salt, and pepper; continue to cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Add pears and cook until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and grease with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet and top with 1/4 of the Brie. Add 1/4 of the onion-pear mixture and cover with a second tortilla. Weigh down quesadilla with a smaller skillet or plate and cook until lightly browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
  3. 3 Repeat with remaining tortillas, Brie cheese, and onion-pear mixture. Slice quesadillas into wedges, or wrap in foil to take along for a picnic.

By Katie Greco

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
Lunch American

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place salad greens in a large bowl. Add pear, red onion, pecans, and blue cheese; toss to combine.
  2. 2 Place mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend thoroughly. With the motor running, pour in walnut oil in a slow, steady stream. Blend until dressing becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad; toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

By SPERL25

Cool Summer Salad
Lunch American

Cool Summer Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss romaine lettuce, Swiss Cheese, cashews, apple, pear, and cranberries together in a large salad bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk vegetable oil, sugar, lemon juice, poppy seeds, red onion, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

By sibleya

Cranberry Pear Salad
Lunch American

Cranberry Pear Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. 2 Combine greens, pears, cranberries, pecans, and Havarti cheese in a large bowl. Pour balsamic vinegar dressing over salad and toss. Garnish with almonds to serve.

By ChrissyCoole

Salad with Prosciutto and Caramelized Pears and Walnuts
Lunch American

Salad with Prosciutto and Caramelized Pears and Walnuts

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan, heat orange juice over medium-high heat, whisking often, until it is reduced by 1/4.
  2. 2 Add to a blender, along with the vinegar, onion, sugar, wine, salt and pepper, and process until smooth. Then, while blending on a low speed, remove cap and slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify (thicken) the dressing. Chill until ready to use.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Saute pears and nuts in butter for 3 minutes. Add sugar and water and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  4. 4 In a large bowl, combine prosciutto, lettuce and the pear and walnut mixture. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve on a large Italian platter. Enjoy!

By Megs

Winter White Soup
Lunch American

Winter White Soup

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in garlic, shallots, and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant but not brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in cauliflower, mushrooms, green onions, and parsnip; cook and stir for an additional 5 minutes. Add pear, beans, dill, and mustard; stir just until heated through, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Stir in wine and thyme; increase heat to high. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and simmer until wine is reduced by half and is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth; return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partly covered, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Allow soup to cool slightly.
  3. 3 Fill a blender halfway with soup. Cover and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into a pot. Repeat with remaining soup.
  4. 4 Stir in cream and, if needed, thin with additional chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper; serve hot.

By simone stevin

Blue Cheese, Bacon and Pear Brunch Sandwiches
Lunch

Blue Cheese, Bacon and Pear Brunch Sandwiches

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the pear slices in a skillet, and pour in the apple juice. Cook over medium heat until the pears are soft, about 5 minutes. Drain pears and reserve; discard juice.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place the bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven broiler.
  4. 4 Place the focaccia bread slices on a baking sheet. Divide the pear slices evenly among the bread, and top evenly with the bacon, and then with the blue cheese.
  5. 5 Broil the sandwiches in the preheated broiler until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

By HARLEAGHSGIRL

Strawberry, Spinach, and Pear Salad
Lunch

Strawberry, Spinach, and Pear Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the walnuts in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast the nuts while stirring constantly for 4 to 5 minutes; set aside to cool completely.
  2. 2 Toss together the spinach and romaine lettuce in a large mixing bowl, and toss with 1/2 cup of balsamic vinaigrette. Arrange the strawberries, pears, feta cheese, and walnuts over the top of the salad. Dress the salad with another 3 tablespoons vinaigrette to serve.

By Allie

Candied Cashew and Pear Salad
Lunch

Candied Cashew and Pear Salad

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the sugar and cinnamon into a saucepan. Melt the sugar over medium heat without stirring. Add the cashews, and stir until well coated, then spread out onto the prepared baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Puree the raspberries, vinegar, and olive oil until smooth; set aside. Toss together the romaine, spinach, pears, cherries, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Toss with half of the raspberry dressing, and sprinkle with candied cashews. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.

By Gloria Dempsey

Yogurt, Banana, and Pear Muffins
Lunch

Yogurt, Banana, and Pear Muffins

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. 2 Sift all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, ground flax seeds, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Combine bananas, white sugar, brown sugar, and margarine in a separate bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract. Beat in vanilla yogurt gradually. Beat in flour mixture until well blended. Fold pear into the batter.
  4. 4 Fill muffin cups 1/3 of the way with batter.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until tops are browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool.

By Danielle

Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad
Lunch

Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast cashews until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove cashews to a dish to cool slightly.
  2. 2 Return skillet to medium-high heat, cook bacon strips until crisp on both sides, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and soak up grease with a paper towel. Coarsely chop bacon, and set aside.
  3. 3 In a medium bowl, stir together butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.
  4. 4 In a small bowl, stir together white wine vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5 In a large salad bowl, toss dressing with greens, pear slices, grapes, and bacon, and sprinkle with nut mixture.

By CHRISTYG

Pear Honey
Pantry American

Pear Honey

4.6

Prep
45 min
Cook
180 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chopped pears into a large pot, and pour pineapple juice over them to prevent them from browning. Stir in sugar, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir frequently to prevent scorching. When the pears are at a full boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the mixture is the color and texture of honey. The longer you cook it, the thicker it gets. Cooking time is usually 2 to 3 hours.
  2. 2 Ladle into hot sterile jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe rims with a clean damp cloth, and seal jars with lids and rings. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, or the amount of time recommended by your local extension for your area.

By VICKSEXT

Basic Pear Butter
Pantry American

Basic Pear Butter

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pears in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until puréed.
  2. 2 Transfer 3 cups puréed pears to a saucepan. Add sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Stir in cinnamon; cook, stirring frequently, until thick, about 15 minutes more.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, inspect one 1-pint jar for cracks and ring for rust, discarding defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until pear butter is ready, at least 5 minutes. Wash new, unused lid and ring in warm soapy water.
  4. 4 Pack pear butter into the hot, sterilized jar, filling to within ¼ inch of top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around inside of jar to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rim with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lid and screw ring on tightly. Store in the refrigerator.

By jennapdx25

Steve's Fall Pear Sauce
Side Dish American

Steve's Fall Pear Sauce

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pears and water in a pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pears begin to break down, about 25 minutes. Stir lemon juice and cinnamon into pears.
  2. 2 Use an immersion blender to blend pears until smooth or to desired consistency.

By Steve Zazulyk

Sous Vide Poached Pears
Dessert American

Sous Vide Poached Pears

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with warm water, leaving 3 inches of head room. Attach a sous vide cooker to the pot. Set temperature to 175 F degrees (80 degrees C) and timer to 1 hour.
  2. 2 Peel pear; halve lengthwise. Scoop out seeds using a small spoon. Place pear halves into a resealable plastic bag or silicone bag; add butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
  3. 3 Remove excess air; seal bag and immerse into water making sure top of bag does not go below water. Leave in the water for 1 hour.
  4. 4 Remove bag; place pear halves on dessert plates. Drizzle with cooking liquid.

By Bren

Apple Pear Sauce
Side Dish American

Apple Pear Sauce

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium heat; add pears, apples, water, and vanilla extract to the hot skillet. Cover and simmer fruit mixture for 10 minutes; remove lid and cook until most of liquid is evaporated and fruit is softened, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  2. 2 Remove skillet from heat and transfer fruit mixture and any remaining liquid to a food processor. Process until smooth; stir in cinnamon. Serve warm or refrigerate up to 4 days.

By Katie Sechrist

Pear Salad
Dessert American

Pear Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Mash pears with a fork in a bowl until desired consistency is reached.
  3. 3 Measure 1 1/2 cups juice from pears and pour into a saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until warmed, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir gelatin mix into pear juice until dissolved.
  4. 4 Stir cream cheese and milk into gelatin mixture until smooth. Fold whipped topping into mixture; add pears and mix well.
  5. 5 Spoon mixture into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.

By Robin Rogers

Easy Baked Pears
Dessert American

Easy Baked Pears

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut top quarter of pears off; create a well by scooping out the core, being careful not to puncture the bottom of the pear. Arrange pears in a shallow baking dish.
  3. 3 Drizzle maple syrup over pears. Place 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter in each pear; sprinkle with cinnamon.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until pears are easily pierced with a fork, 35 to 50 minutes.

By pikachu

Baked Pears
Dessert American

Baked Pears

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar into buttered dish.
  2. 2 Rub remaining 1 tablespoon butter over pear halves; arrange pears cut sides down in prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Pour cream over pears and continue baking until tender, about 20 minutes more.

By Lonnie Starks