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Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• pineapple juice
• white sugar

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

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• white sugar
• cinnamon

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

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• white sugar
• crystallized ginger
• lemon juice
• ginger
• lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Mix chopped pears with sugar, crystallized ginger, lemon juice, fresh ginger, and lemon zest in a large heavy pot; let the mixture stand for 2 hours for pears to release their juice.
3. 3 Place the pot over medium-high heat, bring to a boil; cook, stirring often, until preserves are thick and fall off a metal spoon in sheets, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Pear pieces will be translucent and preserves will be darkened.
4. 4 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
5. 5 Pack the pear preserves into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

By Rachel

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• water
• sugar
• orange zest
• nutmeg
• orange juice

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place pears into a large pot over medium heat; add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pot and keep them from sticking, about 1/2 cup. Cook until the pears are soft, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Press pears through a sieve or food mill, and measure out 2 quarts of the pulp.
4. 4 Pour pear pulp and sugar into a large saucepan and stir to dissolve sugar. Stir in orange zest, nutmeg, and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until mixture is thick enough to mound in a spoon.
5. 5 When mixture begins to thicken, stir frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom. This process will take about 1 hour.
6. 6 Ladle pear butter into hot sterile jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles by sliding a metal spatula around where the pear butter touches the glass. Wipe jar rims clean, and seal with lids and rings.
7. 7 Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. The water should cover the jars by 1 inch. Check with your local extension for exact processing times for your area.
8. 8 Enjoy!

By SUNFLOWER71

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• orange juice
• sugar
• cranberry
• honey
• cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. 1 Heat orange juice and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in cranberries; cook until they start to pop, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in pears, honey, and cinnamon sticks; cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Sauce will thicken as it cools; remove cinnamon sticks before serving.

By Magda

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• water
• lemon juice
• fruit pectin
• white sugar
• brown sugar
• allspice
• nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect six (½-pint) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for 10 minutes. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine pears, water, and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pectin, and bring to a full boil. Stir in white sugar; boil and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in brown sugar, allspice, and nutmeg.
3. 3 Pack pear preserves into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ½ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Bridget

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• pineapple
• carrot
• coconut
• raisin
• lemon juice
• cinnamon
• clove
• nutmeg
• fruit pectin
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Place crushed pineapple with juice, pears, carrots, flaked coconut, raisins, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a large pot over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until pears are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. 2 Remove pot from heat and stir in pectin. Return to heat and bring to a full rolling boil, stirring frequently. Pour in sugar and bring back to a full boil. Cook jam for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim foam off the top.
3. 3 Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4-inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims to remove any excess residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large pot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water 2-inches apart using a holder. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1-inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 5 minutes.
5. 5 Remove the jars from the pot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart; cool undisturbed, at least 12 hours. Press the top of each lid with a finger to ensure that the seal is tight. Store in a cool, dark area.

By Mary Jane Brown

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• cranberry
• orange juice
• sugar
• water
• candied ginger
• orange
• cinnamon stick
• star anise
• garam masala
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cranberries, diced pear, orange juice, sugar, water, candied ginger, orange zest, cinnamon stick, star anise, garam masala, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely.
2. 2 Remove and discard cinnamon stick and star anise; transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• apple
• plum
• water
• apple juice
• brown sugar
• apricot preserves
• soy sauce
• garlic powder
• mustard

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Place plums in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Stir in 1 cup water, apple juice, brown sugar, apricot preserves, soy sauce, garlic powder, and dry mustard.
3. 3 Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently to dissolve brown sugar. Reduce the heat and continue simmering until fruit is completely soft, about 40 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
4. 4 Transfer cooled mixture to a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth, adjusting the consistency with additional water if desired.
5. 5 Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

By NANCYLOUISEB

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• water
• sugar
• cranberry
• orange
• apple
• mixed fruit
• pecan
• salt
• cinnamon
• nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

By Leeza

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• lemon juice
• fruit pectin
• cinnamon
• clove
• allspice
• nutmeg
• white sugar
• butter
• canning jar
• lid
• ring

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Mix pears, lemon juice, fruit pectin, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg in a large heavy pot; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. 3 Add sugar all at once, stirring, and bring back to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute.
4. 4 Mix in butter to settle foam.
5. 5 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
6. 6 Pack the pear jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw-on rings.
7. 7 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
8. 8 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area for up to one year.

By foodinmybelly

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• canning jar
• lid
• ring
• onion
• green bell pepper
• jalapeno pepper
• apple cider vinegar
• white sugar
• mustard
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Bring pears to a boil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; cool. Peel, core, and coarsely chop.
2. 2 Combine chopped pears, onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
3. 3 Transfer pear mixture to a large pot over medium-high heat; stir in vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt until well combined and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until flavors are blended and relish is thickened, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Meanwhile, inspect 10 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until relish is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
5. 5 Pack relish into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 20 minutes.
7. 7 Remove jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Travis Deck

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• apple
• cider vinegar
• white sugar
• cherry
• yellow onion
• lemon
• mustard seed
• salt
• cinnamon
• ginger
• allspice
• clove

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect 6 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until chutney is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
2. 2 Combine apples, pears, vinegar, sugar, cherries, onion, lemon, mustard seeds, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves in a wide, nonreactive 4-quart pot over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer gently, stirring often, until mixture is thickened and a spoon drug through leaves a trail that doesn't fill in immediately, about 1 hour. Stir every minute or so toward the end of cooking to prevent scorching.
3. 3 Pack chutney into hot, sterilized jars using a wide-mouth funnel, filling to within ½ inch of tops. Run a clean wooden chopstick around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles; add more chutney if necessary to bring level to ½ inch of tops. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, uncover pot, and let jars stand in cooling water for 5 minutes to help ensure a good vacuum seal.
5. 5 Transfer jars from stockpot to a folded kitchen towel or wooden cutting board to cool and let rest, several inches apart to cool completely. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Any unsealed jars should be refrigerated and eaten promptly. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area. Sealed jars are shelf-stable for at least 1 year.

By Marisa McClellan

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• white wine
• garlic
• dijon mustard
• white balsamic vinegar
• black pepper
• salt
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Blend the pear, white wine, garlic, Dijon mustard, white balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and sea salt in a blender until well combined; drizzle the olive oil into the mixture in a thin, steady stream while continuing to blend. Blend a few seconds longer until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.

By Jill Tall

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• red wine
• sugar
• cinnamon stick
• clove
• orange zest
• fennel seed
• black peppercorn
• bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Peel pears and remove the cores from the bottom, leaving the stems intact; set aside.
2. 2 Combine red wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, fennel seed, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a large saucepan and bring to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add pears, return to a simmer, and reduce heat to medium-low; continue simmering until tender, about 25 minutes.
3. 3 Remove pears from wine syrup to a rimmed dish; cover the dish and refrigerate until pears are cold. Strain syrup through a mesh sieve into a medium pot and discard spices. Simmer syrup over medium heat until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Refrigerate syrup until cold.
4. 4 Pour cold syrup over pears. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

By Shay

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• water
• lemon
• vanilla bean
• sugar
• hot fudge topping
• vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. 1 Place water in a heavy pot. Stir in zest and juice of 1 lemon. Place pears in pot. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds and split pods to the poaching liquid. Pour in sugar.
2. 2 Bring pot to a simmer over medium-high heat; stir gently to dissolve sugar with minimal jostling of the pears. Reduce heat so pears continue cooking over a steady, gentle simmer. Pears need to stay submerged, so place a small plate over them in the pot to keep them under the liquid. Simmer until pears are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. (Remove plate to test the pears for doneness.) Remove pot from heat and let pears cool to room temperature in the poaching liquid.
3. 3 Transfer pears and vanilla beans to a storage container and cover with some of the poaching liquid. Cover and refrigerate until pears are thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight. Reserve all of the poaching liquid (see footnote).
4. 4 Heat hot fudge sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warm. Dip base of pear into the chocolate and spoon chocolate along the sides except for the top inch or so of the pear.
5. 5 Place dipped pears in individual serving bowls with another generous spoonful of syrup and a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• lemon
• white sugar
• nutmeg
• pie crust
• butter
• brown sugar
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Sprinkle pears with lemon juice in a bowl. Mix white sugar and nutmeg in a separate small bowl; sprinkle over pears and mix thoroughly.
3. 3 Fit pie crust into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish. Cut butter, brown sugar, and flour together in a bowl using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles crumbs. Spoon pear mixture into pie shell and sprinkle top with brown sugar mixture.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until filling is bubbling and crumble topping is lightly browned, about 35 more minutes.

By Ingrid F

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• orange juice
• brown sugar
• white sugar
• vanilla extract
• cinnamon
• walnut

Instructions

1. 1 Combine orange juice, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolved. Place pears into syrup, cover, and simmer 1 hour and 15 minutes, flipping pears twice and spooning sauce over pears every 10 minutes.
2. 2 Transfer pears to individual serving dishes. Continue cooking syrup, stirring often, until thickened, about 15 minutes, then stir in walnuts. Pour sauce over pears.

By ladyngetal

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• butter
• white sugar
• white sugar
• almond flour
• egg
• puff pastry
• milk chocolate

Instructions

1. 1 Line a tart pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine butter and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in almond flour. Add eggs 1 at a time and mix until well combined.
3. 3 Line a tart pan with the puff pastry and prick with a fork all over.
4. 4 Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Cover puff pastry with melted chocolate.
5. 5 Carefully pour egg mixture on top of the chocolate on the puff pastry without mixing the 2 layers. Arrange pear slices on top of the tart.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry has puffed up and is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

By UneTortuedanslaCuisine

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• white sugar
• ginger
• nutmeg
• bourbon whiskey
• butter
• white sugar
• salt
• pie crust

Instructions

1. 1 Combine 2 tablespoons sugar, ginger, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
2. 2 Carefully cut away the cores from each pear half. Place one pear half into a large bowl. Cut remaining nine pear halves in half lengthwise, then cut each piece into three slices lengthwise, from the core end to the bottom. Place all slices into the bowl with the pear half. Drizzle pears with bourbon and sprinkle with sugar-spice mixture; toss until evenly coated.
3. 3 Melt butter in a 9-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add ⅔ cup sugar and salt to the melted butter; cook and stir until well combined and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Place single pear half, cut-side up, into the center of the skillet. Fan remaining pear slices around the center, with the stem ends facing the center; if possible, turn the pieces in the same direction. Add all remaining pear slices to fill in any gaps.
4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, undisturbed, until pears are fork-tender and liquid develops a golden color, about 20 minutes.
5. 5 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking sheet on a rack in the lower third of the oven. Remove refrigerated pie pastry from the package. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for unrolling crust.
6. 6 Remove the skillet from the heat. Place pie pastry over pears and tuck edges in toward the bottom of the skillet. Place the skillet onto the baking sheet in the preheated oven and reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
7. 7 Bake until crust is golden brown, 28 to 30 minutes; remove from the oven. Place a heat-safe plate, larger than the skillet, upside down over the crust.
8. 8 Use oven mitts to grab the plate and skillet together and quickly flip the skillet contents onto the plate; this move is tricky and requires some forearm strength and dexterity. After the flip, use a spatula to gently center the contents on the plate if needed. Add any fruit that didn't transfer from the skillet, then drizzle any remaining liquid over the top of the tarte.
9. 9 Let the tarte sit for 15 to 20 minutes, then serve warm.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• butter
• egg
• white sugar
• heavy cream
• all-purpose flour
• kirsch
• lemon zest
• vanilla extract
• cardamom
• salt
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Butter a 10 1/2-inch round baking dish or pie plate. Fan pear slices out in a single layer in the bottom.
3. 3 Beat eggs and sugar together using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in heavy cream, flour, kirsch, lemon zest, vanilla extract, cardamom, and salt on low speed until batter is smooth. Set batter aside to rest, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Pour batter over the pears in the baking dish.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until set and golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool briefly, about 15 minutes. Serve warm, sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.

By Rita Spangler

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• butter
• egg
• white sugar
• milk
• salt
• nutmeg
• vanilla extract
• almond extract
• all-purpose flour
• almond
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch baking dish generously with 1 tablespoon butter.
2. 2 Whisk eggs, 1/3 cup sugar, milk, salt, nutmeg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and flour together in a bowl.
3. 3 Reserve 12 to 14 pear slices for topping; add remaining pear slices to the prepared baking dish. Pour egg custard mixture over pears in the baking dish and top with almonds. Shake and tap the dish gently on the countertop to let mixture settle. Lay reserved pear slices flat on top. Melt remaining butter and brush over pears. Sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon sugar.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, fruit is soft, and custard is set, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before serving, or serve chilled.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• vanilla extract
• almond extract
• cornstarch
• all-purpose flour
• egg white
• egg
• almond
• butter
• white sugar
• egg yolk
• butter
• butter
• salt
• confectioners sugar
• all-purpose flour
• cardamom
• cinnamon stick
• vanilla bean
• honey
• sugar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 To poach the pears: Combine water, 1 cup white sugar, honey, vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, and cardamom in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add pears; reduce heat and simmer until pears are translucent or easily pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
2. 2 To make the pastry: Combine 1 ½ cups flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon butter until mixture is crumbly. Mix in egg yolk until dough sticks together in large clumps.
3. 3 Grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press dough evenly into the pan. Freeze for 30 minutes. Reserve leftover dough for patching cracks.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. 5 Grease the shiny side of a piece of aluminum foil with butter; place butter-side down over the pastry. Transfer tart pan to a baking sheet.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven, using leftover dough to patch any cracks, until dough looks dry and light brown, about 20 minutes. Peel off aluminum foil; let pastry cool.
7. 7 Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
8. 8 To make the frangipane: Combine 2/3 cup white sugar and 1/3 cup butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in ground almonds. Add egg, egg yolk, 2 teaspoons flour, and cornstarch; beat until frangipane is smooth. Beat in almond extract and vanilla extract.
9. 9 Spread frangipane evenly over pastry. Drain pear halves and dry with paper towels. Cut lengthwise into even slices. Place 1 pear half on a spatula and gently fan out slices; arrange on top of frangipane. Repeat with remaining pear halves.
10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until frangipane is firm to the touch, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

By Gin

Ingredients

• ✓ pear

Instructions

1. 1 Place pears in a large saucepan and just barely cover with water. Simmer over medium-low heat until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. 2 Remove cooked pears with a slotted spoon and place in a food processor or blender; puree until smooth. Allow to cool before serving.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• white sugar
• vanilla extract
• orange liqueur

Instructions

1. 1 Peel the pears. You can halve and core them, or leave them whole: just carefully core the blossom end of each pear and remove the seeds.
2. 2 Place the pears into a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to cover the pears by 1 inch. Stir in the sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until the liquid has reduced into a light syrup; this may take up to 1 hour. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Cool until just warm, then stir in the liqueur and serve.

By steve

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• cream cheese
• sour cream
• powdered sugar
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Slice pears in half and remove seeds with a melon baller. Cut into 1/8-inch slices (if pears are firm) or 1/4-inch slices (if pears are softer).
2. 2 Combine cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon in a stand mixer; beat until smooth and creamy. Serve alongside pear slices.

By dawn

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• cranberry sauce
• apple pie filling

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, apple pie filling and pears. Chill until serving.

By TIFFSMITH

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• spinach
• lemon
• almondmilk

Instructions

1. 1 Place all ingredients into blender and blend on high until smooth.

By Almond Breeze

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• water
• lemon juice
• ground cinnamon

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

Ingredients

• ✓ pear
• water
• white sugar
• semisweet chocolate

Instructions

1. 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Add the pears, and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove pears and set them on a plate.
2. 2 In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt chocolate, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat. Spoon chocolate over pears to coat. Remove pears to a clean plate, and chill until serving. Serve cold.

By Mariana Helena e Margarida