Cut pears in half vertically. Gently cut or scrape out core. Dip cut edges in lemon juice. Sprinkle about ½ tablespoon sugar over the cut edges of each pear half. Place each pear, cut side down, in a ...

Anything apples can do, pears can do better. OK, that may not actually be true, but any recipe made with apples will work with pears with little to no adjustment. Little adjustments might include ...

In the department of easy entertaining, these pears, bathed in a luscious salty caramel sauce, topped with crunchy toasted almonds, will wow your dinner guests. Make them a few hours ahead, leave them ...

In Northern Italy, you'll often find folks wrapping up a nice dinner with something like poached pears with amaretto. And ...

In a small saucepan, stir together the pomegranate juice and sugar. Add the pear halves with the cut side down. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, or ...

The cranberries lend a subtle depth and a gentle pink color to this relishlike sauce. Use firm pears, which are easier to grate. MAKE AHEAD: The sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance; refrigerate ...

Crispy Duck Breast With Pear and Pepper Sauce is a dish that captures the elegance of French holiday dining at its finest. Rich, tender, and intensely flavorful, duck breast makes a festive ...

Our local pears are prolific and perfect right now. When ripe, the texture is tender and the flavors are nuanced and complex with hints of rose, honey and almonds. Unlike most tree fruit, pears are ...