Fall

43 Pear Recipes for Crumbles, Tarts, Salads, and More

Now is the time to roast them, poach them, and bake them into a cake.
An overhead shot of a rectangular maplepear tart on a sheet tray.
Photo by Charles Masters, food styling by Suzanne Lenzer

A perfect pear is a rare thing indeed, but once you have a few, you’ll need the best pear recipes to help them shine. These favorites from Epi highlight the delicate, floral flavor of all different types of pears. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing option to get you out of your salad rut, a savory bacon-laced side dish, or a grand, showstopping dessert, you’ll find a winner below.

  • Three glass bowls of rice pudding with fresh pears and honey.
    Christina Holmes
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    Rice Pudding With Fresh Pears and Honey

    We love that pear recipes can delight at every meal. This comforting rice pudding starts with bomba or arborio rice, simmered in whole milk until creamy and tender. Sure, it could be dessert, but it's excellent for breakfast, topped with pear slices, chopped pistachios, and a drizzle of honey.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Drew Aichele
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    Pear Pie With Lattice Crust

    Just a small dusting of nutmeg and a squeeze of lemon to flavor this pie allows the sweetness of the pears to really shine.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Bill Clark
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    Pear and Hazelnut Frangipane Tart

    If you've never baked with frangipane before, it's time to start. The nutty mix comes together in a food processor, and no matter what nut you choose, it'll be delightful with pears. In this recipe, toasted hazelnuts meet Bosc or Anjou pears, glazed with a little apricot preserves for shine.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Anna Surbatovich, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Thanksgiving Sangria

    The best fall sangria starts with pomegranate juice, fresh ginger, red wine, and sparkling cider. Thin slices of pear sit in the mix for 4 hours; you'll want to fish them out of your glass to eat every one.

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  • Photo by Charles Masters, food styling by Suzanne Lenzer
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    Maple-Pear Sheet Tart

    This elegant pear dessert is truly easy to make, and only requires five ingredients. You'll roll out purchased puff pastry, pricking it then keeping it cold while you toss the pear slices in sugar. The pears go on top and it's baked until the crust is golden brown. Just before serving, brush on a touch of maple syrup.

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    Cornmeal Crepes With Figs and Pears

    Make these lacy cornmeal crepes in a 10" nonstick skillet, then fill with pears, fresh whipped cream, figs, and toasty pistachios. 

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  • David Cicconi, food styling by Rhoda Boone
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    Concord Grape and Pear Pie

    This beloved fall pie combines juicy concord grapes with sweet pears and a festive top crust.

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    The Celtic Buck

    This fall cocktail has a Scotch whisky base, plus pear nectar, allspice, and ginger ale.

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  • Photo by Hirscheimer & Hamilton
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    Pear Upside-Down Cake

    We love this pear dessert with a scoop of caramel gelato or ice cream.

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  • Photo by Marcus Nilsson
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    Pear and Almond Tart

    Eau-de-vie, or fruit brandy, an Alsatian specialty, is used to great effect in this dish, bringing out the subtle nuances in the pears. A custardy, brandied layer over the tender fruit, along with a nutty topping, gives this tart a complex yet homey air.

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  • Photo by Gieves Anderson, food styling by Anna Hampton
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    Spiced Cranberry-Pear Sundaes

    Sundaes are much more than chocolate sauce and chopped nuts. Here, buttery pears and cranberries top your favorite vanilla ice cream before you add a sprinkle of crumbled gingersnaps.

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    Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Coffee Cake

    Sometimes apple desserts are better with a little pear thrown in. This addition boosts the fragrance and layers in more complex flavor.

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