Pear recipe collection

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.

Poached pears in a raspberry-apple juice sauce with lemon zest. An elegant, light fruit dessert served warm or chilled with a jewel-toned syrup that needs no added sugar.

Potato-pear salad with thinly sliced boiled potatoes and fresh pears in a simple oil and vinegar dressing. Serve warm or chilled on a bed of romaine.

Mixed red greens and pear salad with a toasted hazelnut vinaigrette made with lemon juice and lemon zest. A light, elegant fall salad with radicchio, endive, and butter lettuce.

Red pear sorbet grates ripe red pears with their skins on for a delicately pink, naturally textured frozen dessert. Simple syrup and lemon juice amplify the pear flavor. No peeling required.

Rice and Italian sausage stuffing with raisins, mustard greens, Parmesan, sage, thyme, and rosemary. A bread-free stuffing for a 10-12 pound turkey, make-ahead friendly.

Oven-roasted pearl barley with mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, sage, and marjoram baked in chicken broth until tender and nutty. A hearty whole grain side dish.

Ruby pears poached in Beaujolais wine with currant jelly, rosemary, vanilla bean, and whole cloves. Pressure cooked and chilled 24 hours for deep ruby color.

Reuben brunch casserole layers rye bread cubes, shredded corned beef, and Swiss cheese in an egg custard. Assemble the night before and bake in the morning.

Broiled salmon steaks with butter-sauteed pears, apples, and lime slices. A fruit-forward seafood dish where the sweet compote and citrus brighten rich, fatty salmon in every bite.

Tuna sandwich topped with fresh fruit salsa made from mango, orange, pear, jalapeno, and cilantro. A bright, tropical twist on ordinary canned tuna.

Crunchy soysprout salad with fresh mango, julienned carrots, and sliced almonds in a pear juice vinaigrette with a Tabasco kick. A raw, vibrant no-cook salad.

Classic spaghetti carbonara with crispy bacon, Romano and Parmesan cheese, eggs, and a splash of dry white wine tossed over low heat until silky and coated.

Spaghetti with red clam sauce: garlic browned in clarified butter, simmered into tomato paste, canned tomatoes, and clam juice, then folded with whole clams over butter-glossed spaghetti.

Spiced fruit chutney with pears, apples, cranberries, and currants simmered in apple cider vinegar with ginger, cinnamon, and orange zest. A tart-sweet autumn condiment for cheese, turkey, and pork.

Silky pear butter simmered with white wine, vanilla bean, cardamom, and whole spices, then canned for year-round enjoyment. A gorgeous homemade preserve that makes Bartlett pears shine.