From Taste of the South

A Taste of Maple Pear Salad

From Fine Cooking Magazine

This cake is delicious warm or at room temperature.

Caramelized Pear Upside-Down Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

This breakfast casserole recipe can be made 24 hours ahead, then baked until edges are puffed and golden.

French Toast with Pears

From Betty Crocker

Orange yogurt is a light and luscious surprise in a classic apple salad.

Winter Fruit Waldorf Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

A packaged gingerbread mix simplifies this Christmas dessert recipe.

Gingerbread-Pear Dessert

From Swanson Broth & Stock

Pear and Dried Winter Fruit Stuffing

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this seasonal fruit and cheese dish for appetizer or dessert.

Spiced Pears and Camembert

From Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry

This restaurant-style salad is sure to impress your guests...but it's so easy to make, you can enjoy it anytime!

Gorgonzola and Honey Pear en Croute Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Buttermilk and honey add sweetness to this fruity cheese bread recipe. Prepare a day ahead and serve for your next holiday brunch.

Pear and White Cheddar Quick Bread

From Better Homes and Gardens

Try this fresh and festive relish on ham or pork chops. It's also good with chicken or turkey.

Ginger Pear Relish for Ham

From Food & Wine

The ricotta in these parfaits is full of calcium, and the pears are loaded with fiber. To add flavor, Marisa May poaches the pears in water infused with maple syrup and lemon juice. The poached pears can also be served separately with granola or yogurt.

Maple, Pear, and Ricotta Parfaits

From Better Homes and Gardens

The presentation of this duck main dish is as lovely as it is good to eat. Slices of duck breast are layered over fresh baby spinach and pears. then topped with walnuts and vinaigrette.

Duck Breast with Pears and Balsamic Vinaigrette

From Better Homes and Gardens

This elegant but simple dessert bakes slow and easy and is always delicious.

Apricot-Glazed Pears

From Better Homes and Gardens

Fruit and nuts star in this lower calorie dessert tart.

Pear-Almond Tart

From Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry

This delectable strudel starts with flaky Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets filled with a tempting mixture of pears, cranberries, brown sugar and cinnamon, baked until the pastry is golden and then drizzled with caramel topping.

Pear and Cranberry Strudel with Caramel Sauce

From Better Homes and Gardens

Try this Mexican-inspired salsa over grilled chicken or pork.

Ginger-Pear Salsa

From Better Homes and Gardens

If this dessert is for adults, add a drizzle of cognac or brandy to the top right before serving.

Pear and Blueberry Crisp

From Better Homes and Gardens

Purchased pecan shortbread cookies are the crust's main ingredient in this recipe. Add cream cheese, apples, and pears and drizzle with caramel topping for a scrumptious dessert.

Apple Pear Tart

From Better Homes and Gardens

Turn a spice cake mix into a glamorous dessert by adding caramelized pears and ginger.

Caramelized Upside-Down Pear-Ginger Cake

From The Food Channel

Honey, cinnamon and citrus combine to give these pears a sweet and fabulous flavor. This dish makes a lovely dessert for Passover celebrations.

Poached Pears

From Better Homes and Gardens

Go ahead--splurge. These luscious chocolate-drizzled pears are low in fat and calories.

Chocolate-Sauced Pears

From Better Homes and Gardens

A cranberry-amaretto sauce with whipped cream topping is the perfect complement to succulent pears.

Poached Pears with Cranberry Sauce

From Parents

Pears are arranged in a pretty pinwheel pattern on top of the pie crust for this low-fat dessert.

Pinwheel Pear Tart

From Better Homes and Gardens

A sweet wine mixture flavors the pears as they poach, making them perfect for a light dessert.

Cinnamon Poached Pears

From Better Homes and Gardens

Sophisticated for the guests, but easy for the host, this salad features pears, blue cheese, and walnuts on a palette of greens.

Pear and Blue Cheese-Walnut Salad