Pear recipes
One of autumn’s many bounties, pears are endless in their uses. Our collection of pear recipes includes savoury and sweet ideas.
Try our ever-popular upside-down pear cake, easy rustic pear pie or – for a savoury option – pear and blue cheese soufflé.
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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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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
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
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
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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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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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
Combine perfectly ripe pears with rich cream cheese filling and salty butterscotch sauce to make this incredible pear cheesecake.
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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
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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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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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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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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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
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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Perfect pudding recipes
Parkin puddings with pan-fried pears
Parkin is similar to sticky gingerbread but has the addition of oatmeal; giving it a nutty texture. To make these puddings extra moreish, we've added stem ginger.
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