Pears

With their delicate taste, and easy availability, pears are ideal fodder for salads, desserts and with cheese, as our pear recipes show. The only problem is that they're not eaten enough, but you can change this!

Pears
Pears in quince syrup

Pears in quince syrup

A light and flavoursome fruit dessert for a dinner party.

Boozy caramelised pear trifles with pear crisps

Boozy caramelised pear trifles with pear crisps

This is the perfect post-Christmas meal dessert; it's light, creamy and fruity and just a little bit boozy.

Poached mulled wine pears

Poached mulled wine pears

This poached pear recipe makes the perfect light but flavoursome end to a meal

Pear and frangipane tart

Pear and frangipane tart

This amazing pear tart recipe was created by a Michelin-starred chef. Serve it up to your friends and they'll think you deserve a star, too.

Pork terrine with pickled pears

Pork terrine with pickled pears

For maximum flavour, the terrine in this glorious starter is best made 2 days ahead.

Pear sorbet with pear wafers

Pear sorbet with pear wafers

Two clever ways with the popular fruit combine in this amazingly healthy pear sorbet recipe. A real show-stopper at your next dinner party.

Chocolate tarts with mulled pears

Chocolate tarts with mulled pears

You don't need to be an expert to make these tasty chocolate tarts from master patissier Eric Lanlard. You just need a bit of patience and preparation.

Amaretti baked pears with custard & yogurt ice cream

Amaretti baked pears with custard & yogurt ice cream

These delicious baked pears are served with a quick home-made ice cream for a luxurious Italian dessert.

Pear and blueberry upside-down cake

Pear and blueberry upside-down cake

Upside-down cakes are always popular; they're fruity, moist and look pretty. Enjoy.

Spicy apple and pear crumbles with blackberry cream

Spicy apple and pear crumbles with blackberry cream

This posh fruity crumble recipe will impress diners.

Pork chops with onion and pear chutney

Pork chops with onion and pear chutney

If you thought pork only went with apples, then prepare to be amazed. This tasty recipe for pork chops makes a great midweek meal.

Warm salad of pear, scallop and chorizo

Warm salad of pear, scallop and chorizo

This pear, scallop and chorizo dish is a warm salad that's quick, easy and scrumptious. An easy recipe that can be served as a starter or main course. It's also ideal for entertaining at a dinner party.

Honey rice pudding with pear and Rioja jam

Honey rice pudding with pear and Rioja jam

Rice pudding is an oldie but a goldie - give it a modern twist by serving it with pear and wine jam in this easy recipe.

Stir-fried red cabbage with juniper and pears

Stir-fried red cabbage with juniper and pears

This stir-fried red cabbage recipe has the added benefit of succulent pears and fragrant juniper.

Indulgent pear and dark chocolate crumbles

Indulgent pear and dark chocolate crumbles

Pear and chocolate make a lovely dessert combination in this crumble recipe.

Almond, apple and pear sponge

Almond, apple and pear sponge

A fragrant and fruity sponge recipe. For extra decadence, serve with clotted cream.

Warm goat’s cheese, walnut and pear salad

Warm goat’s cheese, walnut and pear salad

Goat's cheese is complimented by pear and walnuts in this gorgeous salad recipe. It's easy to make but looks like you've spent ages in the kitchen.

Duck and pear salad

Duck and pear salad

Seasonal pears and duck go beautifully together in this stunning Chinese-style salad.

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