18 Best Pear Desserts (+ Easy Recipes)
on Mar 10, 2022, Updated Apr 02, 2022
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If you haven’t experienced exactly how delicious a dessert can be when pears are the star of the show, keep reading for our collection of 18 Best Pear Desserts.
They’re juicy, delicious, come in many varieties, and are really versatile. In addition to muffins and quick breads, pears are also amazing in crisps, cobblers, and cookies.
1. Poached Pears
Strikingly beautiful, this dessert is often found on the menus of high-end restaurants. You can easily make your own poached pears in just 45 minutes. This would be a perfect special occasion dessert!
2. Maple Vanilla Baked Pears
With just 4 ingredients and in 30 minutes, you can have this stunning dessert on the table. With the flavors of maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla, this dish would be ideal to serve with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
3. Pear Pie
The flavor of the pears really shines through in this luscious dessert. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of creamy ice cream. Pro tip: If you have a lot of pears on hand, make a second batch of the filling, and freeze it to use later in another pie!
4. Pear Cake
Make this impressive cake the next time pears are on sale. With its warm spices and chopped pecans, it‘s perfect for a mid-morning snack served with a cup of hot tea.
5. Easy Pear Tart
This elegant easy pear tart is actually quite easy to make. The delicate puff pastry balances perfectly with the sweet and tender pears. Serve it the next time you have friends and family over!
6. Pear Simple Syrup
This is a genius way to use a couple of pears. All you need are three ingredients, and you’ll have a sweet, pear-flavored syrup that would be amazing on ice cream, French toast, and in cocktails!
7. Pear Cobbler
Tender pears under a warmly spiced crumbly topping are what sweet dreams are made of. Make this dessert extra special by adding a creamy scoop of your favorite ice cream.
8. Easy Pear Crisp
We love the texture of a fruit crisp and this one made with pears doesn’t disappoint. All you need is a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of warm caramel sauce, and you’re good to go!
9. Pear Jam (Pear Butter)
Make good use of the ripe pears you have by making this sweet jam. It takes about an hour to make and would be wonderful on toast, pancakes, or stirred into yogurt!
10. Caramel Pear Cookies
All you need is one pear to make these tender and delicious cookies. The recipe makes 2 dozen, so you’ll have lots to share with family and friends. The caramel bits in the recipe really take these cookies to the next level!
11. Pear Turnover
Instead of heading out to the bakery when you’re craving fruit turnovers, make this homemade recipe instead! It uses store-bought puff pastry and takes just 40 minutes to make. Enjoy one with a cup of hot coffee or tea.
12. Easy Pear Muffins
Perfect for breakfast on the go, these sweet muffins take just 30 minutes from start to finish. Serve them warm with a pat of butter!
13. Pear Clafoutis
This lovely dessert is a cross between a pie, a custard, and a cake. Any way you slice it, it’s absolutely delicious. Like many of the other pear desserts, it would be perfect with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
14. Pear Upside-Down Cake
This classic upside-down cake is elegant enough to serve to guests. It takes about an hour to make from start to finish, and would be wonderful served warm with a dollop of whipped cream. Be sure to have lots of hot coffee and tea on hand as well!
15. Pear Pie Crumble Bars
If you serve these bars to guests, they’ll think you bought them at a high-end bakery. Yes, they’re bars but wow, the flavor and texture is amazing!
16. Spiced Almond Pear Cake
The warm spices in this recipe are the perfect complement to sweet and juicy pears. The cake will be ready to enjoy in about an hour’s time, making it the perfect dessert for a casual weekend get-together.
17. Caramel Pear Pudding
Similar in flavor to a pie but without the crust, this dessert is filled with juicy pears, chopped pecans, and spices. Serve it warm from the oven with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
18. Pear Coffee Cake
This moist coffee cake is flavored with warm spices, vanilla, and a touch of molasses. And with the sweet crumble topping, it’s really addictive! A steaming hot cup of coffee would be perfect with this cake.
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Poached Pear Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 medium sized pears
- 2 cups red wine
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 8 cloves, whole
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 orange peel
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan that is large enough to submerge the pears, place all the ingredients except the pears in.
- Over medium heat, bring the saucepan mixture to a simmer while stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Peel the pear and immediately submerge it in the simmered liquid in the saucepan.
- Let the pears poach in the liquid on medium to low heat for 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and allow the pears to cool inside the liquid for at least 5 hours.
- Before serving, place the pears upright on a plate.
- Simmer the poaching liquid down into a thick syrup and pour it over the pears and serve!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.