Why we love pears
There are lots of of sorts of pear and, like apples, they range enormously of their flavour and texture. From buttery, candy, bright-red varieties to coarse-textured, firmer ones, it’s at all times finest to attempt the pears earlier than cooking with them so you know the way a lot sugar so as to add, or how a lot cooking they’ll want.
In addition to getting used for desserts or desserts, you’ll be able to serve merely on a cheeseboard in skinny slices, in blue cheese salads, pickled on prime of tartines or finely sliced in slaws.
Well being advantages of pears
Pears are an excellent supply of fibre, so might help the intestine and digestive system. They’re low in energy however excessive in fibre and water, so that they maintain you feeling full. This may be useful for anybody attempting to drop pounds healthily. They’re additionally wealthy in plant compounds which assist defend in opposition to some cancers, decrease threat of kind 2 diabetes and help a wholesome coronary heart.
Candy pear recipes
Salted caramel and pear blondies
Try these moreish blondies with salted caramel and pears. Whip these up in below an hour for a straightforward deal with to serve associates or household.
Attempt extra of our stunning brownie and blondie recipes.
Pear crumble
A traditional crumble with a thick, crunchy prime, this comforting pud actually makes essentially the most of pears. All that is left is to determine between ice cream, cream or custard.
You will love our plum crumble and extra comforting crumble recipes.
Pear tarte tatin
Making a traditional tarte tatin will be the final pudding showstopper, however mix it with ripe British pears and also you’re reaching perfection. Keep in mind, ice cream on the facet is non-negotiable.
We even have a scrumptious recipe for savoury shallot tarte tatin.
Pear cake
To get the nutty flavour on this cake it is advisable cook dinner the butter till the milk solids flip golden, then cool and cream with the sugar as in an ordinary cake technique. It takes a bit longer however is value it for the flavour.
For an additional autumnal bake, attempt our plum loaf cake.
Poached pears with chocolate sauce
A elaborate dessert concept that makes essentially the most of Williams pears, clean darkish chocolate sauce and pedro ximénez sherry. And it solely takes 25 minutes to make.
For an additional speedy deal with, attempt our fast crumble recipe.
Pear pie
Try this spectacular ‘stargazy’ pear pie recipe with patchwork design and sugar-topped flaky pastry. This straightforward dessert is full of vibrant chunky rhubarb and seasonal pears, an ideal household pudding.
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For an additional old style pud, attempt rhubarb brown sugar cobbler.
Pear and blackberry crumble bars
Pears are paired with contemporary blackberries and runny honey to create these nutty crumble bars – sensible for a day deal with or breakfast on the go.
Bought a bag of oats to make use of up? It is time to make flapjacks.
Salted caramel pear cake
Spiced poached pears and pecans fill this spectacular layer cake – an excellent autumnal various to Victoria sponge.
Subsequent, bake our delightfully fruity raspberry and white chocolate layer cake.
Pears poached in perry with candied walnuts
Need a formidable ceremonial dinner dessert for 4? Try our straightforward pear recipe poached in perry, served with chantilly cream and topped with crunchy candied walnuts.
Whether or not you want a fruity, creamy or chocolatey finish to your meal, we have got dessert recipes for everybody.
Pear bread and butter pudding
This pear pudding needs to be on the custardy facet relatively than bready. You could must push the brioche below the egg combination initially to ensure it’s utterly lined.
If, like us, you are a giant bread and butter fan then you have to attempt our chocolate bread and butter pudding.
Pear and ginger the other way up cake
Attempt our pear and ginger upside-down cake – it is moist, mild and delicately candy. Impress your family and friends this weekend with our easy-to-make cake.
Bake considered one of our showstopping desserts.
Pear and chocolate pudding
One of the best chocolate puddings are those that you do not have to share. We love these particular person little pots of chocolate sponge and pear. Simply add cream to serve and let your loved ones and associates dive in.
Subsequent time, tuck into an additional giant slice of our chocolate sponge with scorching chocolate sauce.
Pear and hazelnut Bakewell
Candy pastry crammed with the aromatic frangipane and topped with pears – that is considered one of our favorite combos for dessert or afternoon tea. Serve with a giant dollop of ice cream or with lashings of double cream.
Serve up a slice of enjoyment with our finest afternoon tea recipes.
Calvados-poached pears with cardamom custard and sesame brittle
Pears are poached in a calvados and perry syrup, and served with sweet-savoury sesame brittle on this refined autumn pud (not forgetting lashings of silky cardamom-infused custard).
Be impressed by all our comforting, cosy autumn recipes.
Pear, saffron and browned butter muffins
If muffins with muffin tops are what you might be after, do not use paper instances, simply butter the muffin holes. These work completely effectively with out the saffron if you haven’t any – you could possibly add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg as a substitute, if you happen to like.
Try extra of our moreish muffin recipes.
Chocolate and pear celebration cake
No matter you are celebrating, try to be serving up this decadent chocolate olive oil sponge cake, adorned with luscious hazelnut praline buttercream, tender stewed pears, and topped with pleasant edible flowers. It is certain to wow the group.
For an additional household favorite, attempt our vanilla cake with sprinkles.
Crémant poached pear, hazelnut praline and scorching chocolate sauce
This recipe for crémant poached pear, hazelnut praline and scorching chocolate sauce comes from Oldroyd restaurant in Islington.
For an additional elegant dessert, attempt white chocolate crème brûlée.
Winter-spiced pear cocktail
This winter-spiced pear cocktail is mild however warming – flavoured with spices of star anise and cinnamon it has the silky texture you get from including egg white. Assured to be your new favorite tipple.
We have heaps extra winter cocktails to maintain you sipping all season.
Savoury pear recipes
Sausage, pear and parsnip traybake
Serve these scrumptious roast sausages with parsnips, pears and purple onions. Prepared in below an hour, pair along with your favorite potatoes and steamed veg.
Tuck into our sausage chilli traybake and see extra traybake recipes.
Pear and blue cheese toasts
Savour these slices of toasted sourdough rye, lined in blue cheese and lemon juice-soaked pear, and drizzled with salted brown butter honey.
Put the remainder of your blue cheese to good use with our broccoli blue cheese bake.
Griddled pear, rocket and prosciutto salad
Candy seared pear, crunchy toasted hazelnuts and salty prosciutto all go into making this easy however refined starter.
See all our recipes utilizing prosciutto.
Italian flatbread with pear, walnut and gorgonzola
The mix of gorgonzola, pears and walnuts is usually present in a salad however right here it really works brilliantly on molten tacky bread. It’s nice scorching however equally good for lunchboxes the day after.
Grasp traditional focaccia with our straightforward to comply with recipe.
Pear and blue cheese tart with walnut pastry
A beautiful vegetarian essential that works effectively as a part of a buffet. Store-bought shortcrust pastry makes life straightforward and is given a intelligent twist with added walnuts. You should use up any leftover blue cheese for the scrumptious pear and blue cheese filling.
Wow the group with considered one of our savoury tart recipes.
Pear salad with pickled grape, taleggio and walnuts
Tangy pickled grapes meet creamy taleggio on this recipe, the proper low-calorie midweek meal.
See extra gluten-free lunch concepts.
Spiced pear chutney
Bitter cherries give a tangy flavour to this spiced pear chutney, whereas star anise provides fragrant notes — serve with cheese and chilly meats as a part of a festive buffet.
Protect the very best of the season with our chutney recipes.
Purple pear and serrano ham salad
Serrano ham and pear are a match made in heaven. This salad makes an amazing, straightforward, low-calorie dinner that is prepared in simply quarter-hour.
Browse our straightforward low-calorie meals.
Pear and dolcelatte tarts
Throw collectively these pear and blue cheese particular person tarts for a straightforward vegetarian starter or as a light-weight lunch with salad. The candy, salty, tacky filling is bound to be a winner.
You will discover heaps extra like this in our vegetarian starter recipes.
Celeriac and pear soup
Celeriac is a traditional vegetable to make soup from, however including pear and ginger takes it to a different stage. That is sensible made forward then frozen. Serve with toasts unfold with creamy blue cheese.
Attempt our comforting winter soup recipes.
Catherine wheel sausage with pears, cobnuts and celeriac mash
It’s not simply the identify that makes this dish excellent for a bonfire or fireworks celebration. The combination of sticky, candy, savoury and a pop of warmth from the mustard is strictly the form of factor you wish to be consuming on a chilly autumn evening – fireplace blazing, scarves carried out up tightly and sparklers on the prepared.
We have greater than 50 candy and savoury recipes for Bonfire Evening that children and adults will love.
Pear, chicory and blue cheese salad
A supremely vibrant winter salad that mixes creamy blue cheese (ideally dolcelatte) with purple onions, pears, purple chicory, parsley and walnuts, plus a fast purple wine vinegar dressing.
For an additional fruity salad, get pleasure from traditional waldorf salad.
Roast partridge and cinnamon pears with heat barley and roots salad
Chef Mark Lloyd nestles entire partridges in a heat barley base for a straightforward recipe to cook dinner sport at house.
Subsequent, attempt pheasant with Puy lentils.
Roast venison and pear salad with toasted hazelnuts
The Falcon’s hearty nation cooking makes for excellent selfmade consolation meals – do that posh, warming salad from the Herefordshire restaurant for a straightforward entertaining dish.
See all our hazelnut recipes.
