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Pear recipes

The Conference pear is the UK's favourite pear but like apples (a close relative), pears come in lots of varieties and can be enjoyed on their own or as part of a sweet dessert or savoury main dish. Unlike other fruits, pears also continue to improve after they are picked so ripen some at home, then try them stuffed, stewed or just sliced.

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Seasonal Conference pears, melt-in-the-mouth blue cheese and tart cranberries combine to make a vibrant bowl of broccoli soup that tastes as good as it looks.
Pear and broccoli soup
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This indulgent dessert makes a stunning end to a dinner party and is best served warm with plenty of custard. Caramelised pears are layered on the bottom of your cake tin and topped with rich chocolate mixture for decadent results. You can use tinned pears
Chocolate and pear upside-down cake
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These poached pears with salted caramel sauce make a special and incredibly elegant dessert that's ideal for an occasion such as New Year's Eve.
Vanilla poached pears with salted caramel sauce
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Using sweet pears as a pizza topping, alongside punchy Gorgonzola cheese, crème fraîche and a balsamic glaze, is a brilliant way to make the most of the season's juiceiest harvest
Pear, prosciutto and Gorgonzola pizza
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A roast dinner should be enjoyed, not endured. Our recipe for pork with pear and cider takes the hassle out of Sunday lunch. All you've got to do is: combine pork fillets, leeks, pears, apples with a glug of cider in a roasting tin, season generously, and bung it in the oven.
Pork with pear and cider
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It may just be an open-faced sandwich, but for some reason it tastes way more delicious than your two-bread-piece variety. Here we top it with crunchy pear slices, creamy ricotta, asparagus and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for an effortless Easter starter
Asparagus, pear and ricotta tartines with candied pecans
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These delicious spiced pear crisps are the perfect healthy snack recipe, and best of all they couldn't be easier to make
Spiced pear crisps
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Try these simple almond tarts made with juicy seasonal pears and a hint of amaretto – perfect for a dinner party or afternoon tea
Pear and frangipane tarts
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Popular pears recipes

Apple and pear crumble
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The quintessential British pudding, this autumnal favourite is made even sweeter with the addition of blackberries. When making the crumble topping, rub everything together quickly and lightly between fingertips to get that rough breadcrumb texture.
  • Serves 4
  • 50 mins
  • 603 calories
Apple, pear and cranberry chutney
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Christmas chutney is a lovely present and this version is chunky and delicious. Make this up to​ six months in advance to let the flavours mature and eat with your favourite crackers and cheese.
  • Serves 0
  • 110 mins
  • 8 calories
Apricot, pear and orange flapjacks
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Golden chewy flapjacks are an irresistible teatime treat, and these flapjacks have been given an extra fruity twist with juicy grated pear, dried apricots and cranberries for a colourful traybake perfect for picnics.
  • Serves 16
  • 60 mins
  • 106 calories
Pear, banana, oat and honey breakfast smoothie
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When time is short sometimes you need a quick, healthy breakfast that will still keep you going until lunchtime. This pear, banana, oat and honey smoothie is a doddle to put together while the protein-rich yoghurt and fibrous oats will keep the tummy rumbles away.
  • Serves 2
  • 5 mins
  • 250 calories
Pork with pear and cider
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A roast dinner should be enjoyed, not endured. Our recipe for pork with pear and cider takes the hassle out of Sunday lunch. All you've got to do is: combine pork fillets, leeks, pears, apples with a glug of cider in a roasting tin, season generously, and bung it in the oven.
  • Serves 6
  • 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook, plus resting
  • 249 calories
Pear and cinnamon custard Danish pastries
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These sweet and flaky danish pastries from Derek Sarno are the perfect weekend bake
  • Serves 6
  • 45 mins
  • 358 calories
Spiced pear crisps
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These delicious spiced pear crisps are the perfect healthy snack recipe, and best of all they couldn't be easier to make
  • Serves 4
  • 45 mins, plus cooling
  • 45 calories
Spiced pear and ginger mulling syrup
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A satisfying homemade syrup that's perfect as a gift this festive season
  • Serves 0
  • Takes 15 mins plus overnight infusing
  • 17 calories

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