Easy Canned Pear Recipes (+ How to Can Pears without Sugar)

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We’ve collected the best Canned Pear Recipes, from cakes to muffins, crumbles, and even savory dishes, you’re sure to find a few new favorites. 

Canned pears can be enjoyed as a sweet treat or added to other ingredients to make a variety of tasty dishes such as pear cobbler, pear pie, and pear upside-down cake.

Grab a couple of cans of pears and check out these recipes!

Best Canned Pear Recipes

Canned Pear Cobbler

Canned Pear Cobbler
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Fruit cobblers are a favorite dessert among kids and adults alike. This canned pear cobbler has the sweet flavors you love and is incredibly easy to make! 

Amaretto Pear Cake with Canned Pears

Amaretto Pear Cake with Canned Pears

Amaretto liqueur adds a touch of almond flavor to this delicious pear cake. Serve it to your guests the next time you’re hosting a party

Easy Pear Crisp

Easy Pear Crisp

You’ll love the textures of this delicious pear crisp. The pears are tender and juicy and the topping has just the right amount of crunch. Enjoy it with your favorite flavor of ice cream

Canned Pound Cake Recipe

Canned Pound Cake Recipe

The cherry brandy essence in this pound cake adds a hint of cherry flavor. Serve it to guests the next time you’re hosting a casual get-together.  

Pear Streusel Cake

Pear Streusel Cake

Canned pears make easy work of this tender and moist cake. Enjoy it as a mid-morning treat or serve it to your family as a weeknight dessert

Pear Upside Down Cake

Pear Upside Down Cake

Upside down fruit cakes are always impressive and this pear upside down cake doesn’t disappoint! It’s easy to make and is delicious served warm topped with creamy vanilla ice cream

Pear Muffins with Cinnamon Crumble

Pear Muffins with Cinnamon Crumble

These tender pear muffins are topped with a sweet cinnamon crumble and are ready to eat in just 35 minutes. Grab one for breakfast with a cup of hot coffee or tea

Easy Pear Bread

Easy Pear Bread

If you’re looking for a change from banana bread, give this easy pear bread a try! It’s full of warm spice flavors and is super easy to make.

Canned Pears and Chicken Recipe

Savory and sweet, this pear chicken recipe has the perfect combination of flavors and is incredibly delicious. Even picky eaters will love this recipe.

Use canned pears and you’ll get dinner on the table in no time!

How to Can Pears without Sugar

Sugar is a preserving agent in many canning recipes, but you don’t have to add it as the pears are already quite sweet and don’t need extra sugar. Follow this guide on how to make canning pears without sugar.

Top Canned Pears Brands

Below you’ll find some of our favorite canned and jarred pears, which you can buy on amazon and use them in the recipes above:

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Canned pears can be enjoyed as a sweet treat or added to other ingredients to make a variety of tasty dishes. Grab a couple of cans of pears and check out these recipes!

Best Canned Pear Cobbler Recipe

By: Izzy
Fruit cobblers are a favorite dessert among kids and adults alike. This canned pear cobbler has the sweet flavors you love and is incredibly easy to make!
Servings: 6

Ingredients 

The Filling

  • 2 cans pear halves, 29 ounces each
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh or bottled

The Topping

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, make your own buttermilk by adding 1 tablespoon lemon to 1 cup milk and set aside to curdle
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Butter an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  • Drain the canned pears and cut into chunks.
  • Place the pears in the buttered baking dish and set aside.
  • In a heavy duty saucepan combine the brown sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon and lemon juice. Over low to medium heat stir the mixture until it’s thick and melted down to a light brown color. Remove the saucepan from the heat as soon as the mixture has melted and pour over the pears in the baking pan.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder. Whisk to combine. Add the buttermilk and melted butter. Beat with an electric mixer until just combined. Top the pears with large spoonfuls of the batter and sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.

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About Izzy

I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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