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15 Ways To Cook With Pears That You've Never Thought Of Before

Apples don't get to have all the fun this fall.

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Ethan Calabrese

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Pears tend to get lost in the shuffle when it comes to fall fruits, but they're nearly as versatile as apples, pomegranates, and cranberries. If you need more convincing, scroll through for sweet and savory options. Plus, check out our delicious pear cocktails and easy pear desserts.

1

Cinnamon Baked Pears

cinnamon baked pears
Chelsea Lupkin

These healthy individual baked pears will satisfy all your sweet cravings.

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2

Gorgonzola Pear Chicken Salad

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Salad, Ingredient, Vegan nutrition, Vegetable, Leaf vegetable, Meat, Produce,
Judy Kim

Salty cheese, sweet pear, and crispy chicken make this salad a serious winner.

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3

Baked Pear Pies

Food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Dessert, Baked goods, Finger food, Produce, Recipe, Choux pastry,
Ethan Calabrese

Apples: It was nice meeting you, but pie crust-covered pears are where it's at.

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4

Skillet Pork Chop with Pears and Red Onions

pork chop skillet with pear, red onion, and thyme
Anna Watson Carl

This stress-free skillet has you covered on busy nights.

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5

Blue Cheese, Pear, and Honey Crostini

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Bruschetta, Baked goods, appetizer, Finger food, Produce, Breakfast,
Ethan Calabrese

This elegant app will class up any party.

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6

Pear Prosciutto and Arugula Flatbreads

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Flatbread, Leaf vegetable, Produce, Vegetable, Arugula, Recipe,
Pear Prosciutto and Arugula Flatbreads

This pizza looks fancy, but it's stupid-easy to make.

Get the recipe from Jo Cooks.

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7

Pear Tart with Goat Cheese, Rosemary, and Honey

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Baked goods, Produce, Tart, Staple food, Comfort food, Puff pastry,
Courtesy of Home & Plate

This rustic tart is made for cold, fall nights.

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8

Pear Streusel Cake

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Crumble, Ingredient, Dessert, Cobbler, Produce, Staple food, Spoonbread,
The Busy Baker

BIG streusel fans over here.

Get the recipe from The Busy Baker.

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9

Gorgonzola, Pumpkin and Pear Pizza

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Flatbread, Pizza, Produce, Recipe, Comfort food, Staple food,
Honest Cooking

The fall dinner you didn't know you needed.

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10

Puff-Pastry Wrapped Pears

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Chocolate syrup, Dessert, Ingredient, Chocolate, Baked goods, Caramel, Profiterole,
Courtesy of Sugar Hero

Literally just drown them in chocolate espresso sauce.

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11

Roasted Pear and Cranberry Brussels Sprouts

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Vegetable, Ingredient, Salad, Produce, Cruciferous vegetables, Staple food, Vegetarian food,
Courtesy of Two Peas & Their Pod

This side dish will carry you through the holiday season.

Get the recipe from Two Peas & Their Pod.

12

Pear Butter

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Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven

You'll be spreading this on everything.

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13

Almond Cream Pear Tart

Almond Cream Pear Tart
Courtesy of Let The Baking Begin

This fruit tart gets added texture from slivered almonds.

Get the recipe from Let The Baking Begin.

14

Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread

Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread
Courtesy of Place of My Taste

Pear flatbread is the new pineapple pizza.

Get the recipe at Place of my Taste.

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15

Chai Pear Scones

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Meal, Breakfast, Scone, Produce, Lime, Staple food,
Courtesy of Baked By an Introvert

They go great with a chai latté. Just saying.

Get the recipe from Baked By an Introvert.

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