304 dear recipes

Birnensuppe, a chilled German pear soup scented with cinnamon and star anise, studded with sherry-soaked raisins and brightened with lemon. Silky, elegant, and refreshing. Serves 2.

Birnen, Bohnen und Speck: a traditional North German soup of whole pears, green beans, and bacon simmered in a savory broth. Served with boiled potatoes.

Grune Bohnen mit Birnen: a traditional German side dish of runner beans and sliced pears tossed in butter with sugar and vinegar. Sweet, tangy, and simple.

Spicy pear relish simmered with whole cloves, cinnamon, lemon slices, and sugar. A make-ahead condiment that pairs with roast chicken and turkey, or doubles as a warm dessert.

Triple pear puree, a silky autumn condiment built on Anjou pears simmered to applesauce thickness with pear vinegar, sugar, and a finishing splash of pear brandy. The pantry staple that transforms a cheese board.

Pears stuffed with creamy Gorgonzola and butter, pressed back together and rolled in crushed walnuts. An elegant no-cook appetizer or cheese course with just 5 ingredients.

Pineapple-pear mold is a light, refreshing gelatin salad made with orange juice, crushed pineapple, and sliced pears. A retro potluck classic with no added sugar.

French pear fondant tart with chunks of unpeeled pear baked into a tender egg-rich batter. Rustic country dessert sometimes called clafoutis aux poires.

A silky no-cook chilled soup blending canned apricots and pears with yogurt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Light, refreshing, and ready in minutes. The perfect summer starter.

Silky pear puree meets warm ginger spice in this chilled dessert soup that's naturally sweet, low-calorie, and perfect for summer entertaining or elegant brunches.

Turkey sautéed with pears and pecans pan-cooks sliced turkey breast in a quick apple juice and cream sauce, finished with sliced pears and toasted nuts. Elegant 20-minute fall dinner.

Baked figs and pears spiced with cinnamon and brown sugar, served warm straight from the dish. A naturally sweet, no-fuss breakfast or light dessert built on just five ingredients.

Curried pear halves baked with butter, dark brown sugar, and curry powder. A warm, sweet-savory side dish or appetizer that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, topped with sour cream.

Bring royalty into your home with this decadent apple pie that has a rich taste to die for.

This was very good. I prepared the salads individually on salad plates and fanned the pears for a more elegant look.

Fresh pear and apple pie with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lime juice in a double-crust pastry. A fall fruit pie that blends the soft sweetness of pears with tart, firm apples.