Pear recipes
Perfect in pastry, salads and puddings, make sure you put this seasonal fruit to the best use.
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Pear & ginger loaf cake
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This makes a lovely teatime treat or pudding, served with cream and also works well with apple and cinnamon or damson and vanilla
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Toffee pear galettes
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A deceptively easy dessert that is fabulous for dinner parties
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Blackberry & pear scrumble
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Never heard of a scrumble? Half scone, half crumble this freezable fruity pud is perfect to serve with Sunday lunch
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Pear parkin pudding with custard
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This easy and comforting pud is the perfect way to round off a family lunch
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Cranberry & pear pies
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These cute and festive pies make a good warm dessert or a tangy alternative to mince pies
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Anjou pear cake
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This fruity cake is at its best when made with melting, buttery pears
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Cheese with pickled pear salad
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A contemporary alternative to the traditional cheeseboard, the hardest part will be selecting your favourite cheeses
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Cranberry & blue cheese tart with pear salad
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Use up the remains of the cheeseboard and your cranberry sauce in this sweet-savoury tart
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Spiced cranberry & pear relish
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A Christmassy relish which will keep in the cupboard for up to six months, making it perfect for make-ahead gifts
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Sticky pear & ginger cake
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This is a cross between a sticky toffee pudding and a ginger cake. Serve warm with ice cream or cream as a dessert
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Pear, chicory & blue cheese salad
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Creamy blue cheese, ripe pears and walnuts make a winning combination in this elegant salad
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Blackberry & pear crumble
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Say hello to autumn with this warming, seasonal pud
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Apple, pear & cherry compote
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Great as an easy dessert for Sunday lunch, then use for breakfasts and midweek puds
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Pear & mincemeat crumble cake
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With a hint of spice and little pockets of mincemeat, this is a lovely post-Christmas cake, great with warm custard
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Stilton, pear & prosciutto wraps
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Make party food easy with these simple but smart bites
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Christmas pear & chocolate tiramisu trifle
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The perfect end to a Boxing Day banquet, John Torode's dessert combines an Italian classic with British seasonal fruit
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Caramel pear Tatins
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The beauty of this is you can make it all ahead up until it goes in the oven, so the tricksy stuff is done before guests arrive
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Gordon's apple & pear crumble tart
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Gordon Ramsay's version of this autumn favourite is a little bit smarter, with a layer of delicious frangipane
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Pear & chocolate pudding
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A comforting and seasonal pudding for autumn, perfect with a spot of vanilla ice cream
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Celeriac & pear soup
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Adding a little fruit to this warming soup gives it a light, fresh flavour
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Pear & blackberry crumbles
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Use pear instead of apple in these individual versions of the classic pud with a crunchy pistachio topping
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Flourless chocolate & pear cake
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A light, but luscious cake made with hazelnuts - serve a slice for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche
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Baked pear dumplings
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Bake some fruit for a deliciously different pudding - you'll need ripe pears for this dish
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Ginger & pear bread & butter pudding
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Want a treat to keep for yourself? This gooey and spicy vegetarian pudding will hit the spot
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Roquefort, pancetta & pear salad
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Salty blue cheese and bacon and sweet, crisp pears make a beautiful main meal salad
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Apple & pear fritters
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Whisked egg whites in the batter give a light, golden coating to the fruit - delicious with vanilla ice cream
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Pear & dolcelatte tarts
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A classic combination of pears with blue cheese – this makes a lovely starter or a light lunch with salad
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Chicory, bacon & pear salad with honey dressing
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Raid the fruit bowl for this fresh and crunchy salad, pears with bacon make a perfect match
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Pear & toffee muffins
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These gooey muffins are delicious warm when the toffee is still melty - you can reheat them in the microwave
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Roast pork with pear sauce
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You know pork's good with apple sauce, but have you tried it with pears? The sauce is also good with game or duck
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Pan-fried duck breast with creamed cabbage, chestnuts & caramelised pear
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A restaurant-quality dish by Gordon Ramsay made using easily found ingredients
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Pear tarte Tatin
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Gordon adds a touch of spice to the ultimate French classic to create the definitive autumn pudding
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