Pear recipes

One of autumn’s many bounties, pears are endless in their uses. Our collection of pear recipes includes plenty of delicious sweet and savoury dishes.

Porridge with pears and almond butter gets chilly mornings off to a great start. Pear, apple and cider muffins are brilliant for on-the-go days and lunchboxes (swap the cider for apple juice to make them kid-friendly).

Looking for a pear dessert? Easy but striking poached pears are always a winner. Take it to the next level with our mulled pears served three ways, a perfect alternative to stodgy festive puds. Try our ever-popular upside-down pear cake, easy rustic pear pie or – when you want to seriously impress –try this stunning pear, bay and blackberry pavlova.

Pears also bring subtle sweetness and balance to savoury dishes. Check out our pear and blue cheese soufflé or lemongrass, beef, pear and chicory salad.

Take a look through our complete pear recipes collection below…

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Brûléed rice pudding cake with pear compote

Rice pudding recipes

Brûléed rice pudding cake with pear compote

Creamy and tender with a pleasant bite and a crunchy brûléed sugar topping, this rice pudding cake with pears will be your new obsession.

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Mulled pears, three ways

Pear recipes

Mulled pears, three ways

This showstopping trio of mulled poached pears - simmered in wine,  white tea or cider - offers something for everyone at your Christmas table

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Porridge with pears and almond butter

Oat recipes

Porridge with pears and almond butter

Toasted oats, warmed milk and a gentle cook are the secrets to good porridge – add syrupy pears and almond butter for the ultimate bowl.

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Syrup-preserved pears

Pear recipes

Syrup-preserved pears

Subtly spiced with cinnamon and cloves, these pears are preserved in a light sugar syrup to lock in and enhance their natural flavour.

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Pear and brown butter strudel

Pear recipes

Pear and brown butter strudel

This easy pear strudel – flavoured with nutty brown butter, cinnamon and brandy-soaked sultanas – is a fantastic dessert for feeding a crowd

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Rosé poached pears

Pear recipes

Rosé poached pears

Rosé is the perfect match for in-season pears in this poached pears recipe. Its delicate flavour enhances the pears’ sweet, buttery taste.

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Manon Lagrève’s almond, pear and tonka bean tart

Autumn dessert recipes

Manon Lagrève’s almond, pear and tonka bean tart

Looking for the perfect end to an autumn dinner? This almond, pear and tonka bean tart is it. Follow our tips for a beautiful dessert.

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Lemongrass beef, pear and chicory salad

30-minute meal recipes

Lemongrass beef, pear and chicory salad

Thuy Pham's lemongrass beef is inspired by Vietnamese dish bun bo. Juicy steak, peppery leaves, citrus and peanuts equal an incredible salad.

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Pear and butterscotch cheesecake

Pear recipes

Pear and butterscotch cheesecake

Combine perfectly ripe pears with rich cream cheese filling and salty butterscotch sauce to make this incredible pear cheesecake.

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Caramelised onion, pear and chestnut stuffing

Make-ahead Christmas recipes

Caramelised onion, pear and chestnut stuffing

Get ready for Christmas with this make-ahead chestnut stuffing recipe from Chantelle Nicholson. Freeze, then defrost when ready to bake.

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Michel Roux Jr’s poached pears with chocolate almond sauce

Pear recipes

Michel Roux Jr’s poached pears with chocolate almond sauce

Michel Roux Jr says "I love poached pears – they’re so versatile. This recipe has vanilla in the syrup, but you could use cinnamon, allspice and star anise, or flavour the syrup with wine or a little bit of lemon zest.

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Ginger and pear traybake

Budget winter recipes

Ginger and pear traybake

This rich ginger, pear and pecan slice is the perfect cake to enjoy with a cuppa on a chilly day. Wrap it up and take on a frosty walk.

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Chocolate cake with caramel poached pears and chocolate buttercream

September seasonal recipes

Chocolate cake with caramel poached pears and chocolate buttercream

Give chocolate cake an autumnal twist. Fill this rich chocolate pear cake with swiss meringue buttercream and top with caramel poached pears.

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Pear, apple and cider muffins

Easy muffin recipes

Pear, apple and cider muffins

These pear and apple muffins are packed with fruit for a true autumnal flavour, and a good dash of cider keeps them moist.

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Poached pear queen of puddings

Perfect pudding recipes

Poached pear queen of puddings

Custard, meringue, compote and perfectly poached pears make for a show-stopping pudding and the perfect way to end a Sunday lunch.

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Chocolate frangipane pear tart

Pear recipes

Chocolate frangipane pear tart

Fill your home with the smell of warm dark chocolate and make this pear-studded frangipane tart. Decadent and comforting it's the perfect autumnal dessert.

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