Biting into a sweet, juicy pear brings a burst of pure autumn. Yet eating the fruit out of hand is just one way to enjoy it. We've assembled recipes to help you incorporate the season's harvest into your dinners and desserts.
Recipes:
Savory
Purslane, Meyer Lemon, and Pear Salad with Kaffir Lime Vinaigrette
Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Pears and Pear-Brandy Cream Sauce
Fig Balsamic-Glazed Duck with Pearl Onion and Pear Hash
Paired with Cheese
Pears with Herbed Ricotta and Honey
Pears Stuffed with Roquefort and Walnuts in Pastry
Wine and Citrus-Poached Pears with Triple-Creme Cheese
Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pear
Sweet
Pear Croustade with Hazelnut-Brown Sugar Topping
Pear Cake with Lemon-Honey Cream Cheese Frosting
Pear, Chocolate, and Hazelnut Crostata
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Tips:
Peel First
Peel pears before cooking them, as their skin grows tough when heated.
Use Lemon
If you're incorporating uncooked pears into a dish without an acidic ingredient, dip slices of the fruit in acidulated water (water mixed with a little lemon juice or vinegar) to prevent discoloration.
Brown Bag It
Unlike many fruits, pears do ripen successfully off the tree. To ripen them at home, put hard fruit in a punctured paper bag and keep it at room temperature until the fruit is aromatic and gives slightly when pressed with your thumb.
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