Source: Oksana, AdobeStockPears have a fairly neutral taste and pair wonderfully with any ingredients – from other fruits and berries to meat and cheese. They are used to make jams, compotes, preserves, salads, baked goods, and much more. We're sharing 20 of the best recipes!
1. Caramelized Pears in a Pan
Source: vostorg.buzzInstead of liqueur, you can also use any syrup of your choice.
You will need: 3 pears, 180 ml water, 125 g sugar, 50 g butter, 2 tbsp liqueur.
Preparation: Melt the sugar in a pan and cook until golden. Add the butter, heat until melted, and pour in the liqueur. Place the peeled pear halves into this caramel and cook for about 10 minutes over low heat, turning occasionally.
2. Salad with Chicken, Napa Cabbage, and Pear
Source: dzen.ruSprinkle the finished salad with sesame seeds or other seeds.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 1 pear, 200 g Napa cabbage, 8 cherry tomatoes, spices, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp grainy mustard.
Preparation: Rub the chicken with spices to taste, bake for 20-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius, and slice. Roughly chop the pear, Napa cabbage, and tomatoes. Mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
3. Pickled Pears for Winter
Source: postila.ruAnother great way to diversify your usual plate of pickled and fermented snacks.
You will need: 6 pears, 600 ml water, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 tsp salt, 4 tsp sugar, 2 bay leaves, 3 clove buds, 4 black peppercorns.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar, salt, and spices. Cook for a short while, then add the pear slices. Bring to a boil again and simmer for 3-4 minutes over low heat. Transfer the pears to a sterilized jar. Add vinegar to the marinade, cook for another half minute, pour over the pears, and seal for winter.
4. Baked Pear with Blue Cheese
Source: flectone.ruBrie, Roquefort, or any other blue cheese will work perfectly.
You will need: 4 pears, 8 slices blue cheese, 3 tsp honey, 2 tbsp chopped walnuts.
Preparation: Cut the pears in half, remove the cores, and fill with cheese. Drizzle the pears with honey, sprinkle with nuts, and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 160 degrees Celsius.
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5. Syrniki with Pear
Source: attuale.ruIf you don't want to chop the pears, grate them on a coarse grater.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 2 pears, 1 tbsp honey, 6 tbsp flour, cinnamon.
Preparation: Blend the cottage cheese, egg, and honey until smooth. Add finely chopped pears, then flour with cinnamon. Mix the mass, form syrniki, and fry them on both sides until golden brown.
6. Salad with Apples, Pears, and Plums
Source: pixabay.comAn ideal seasonal recipe for summer, especially at the dacha.
You will need: 1 apple, 1 pear, 2 plums, 6-8 cherry tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 20 g bell pepper, 1 handful raspberries, 1 carrot, balsamic vinegar.
Preparation: Roughly chop all ingredients, mix, and season the salad to taste. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
7. Pear Charlotte
Source: attuale.ruJuicy, soft, and fluffy – this charlotte is irresistible.
You will need: 3 eggs, 120 g flour, 180 g sugar, 300 g pear, spices.
Preparation: Peel and slice the pears. Place them in a baking dish and sprinkle with spices. Whisk the eggs with sugar until fluffy, add the flour, and mix the batter. Pour over the pears and bake the charlotte for 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Chocolate Pear Muffins
Source: dzen.ruThanks to the combination of cocoa and grated chocolate, the taste is especially rich.
You will need: 200 g flour, 2 eggs, 80 ml milk, 50 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 150 g powdered sugar, 80 g chocolate, 50 g sour cream, 1 pear, 1 tsp baking powder, 35 g cocoa.
Preparation: Whisk the eggs with milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla. Mix all dry ingredients and combine both mixtures. Fold in the chopped pear and grated chocolate. Spoon the resulting batter into muffin molds and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Salad with Pear and Arugula
Source: AdobeStockA quick salad with a pleasant orange dressing.
You will need: 1 pear, 100 g arugula, 1 carrot, 1 orange, 10 g almond flakes, spices, balsamic vinegar.
Preparation: Peel and thinly slice the pear. Cut the carrot into julienne strips, arrange everything on the arugula, season to taste, and drizzle with orange juice. Sprinkle the salad with balsamic vinegar, almond flakes, and serve.
10. Pear and Nut Cake
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruA slice of this aromatic cake will perfectly complement a homemade tea party.
You will need: 2-3 pears, 60 g walnuts, 120 ml vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 200 g flour, 100 g sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 0.5 tsp baking soda and baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 pinches nutmeg.
Preparation: Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and oil with a mixer. Sift in the dry ingredients and mix the batter. Add chopped pears and walnuts. Bake the cake for 50-60 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Pear Jam with Lemon
Source: rutube.ruCitrusy tartness always complements sweet jam well.
You will need: 1 kg pears, 1 kg sugar, 1 lemon, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Peel and slice the pears. Slice the lemon into rounds, cover with water, and boil for 3 minutes. Strain the liquid, add sugar, and cook the syrup until smooth, then add the lemon pieces to the pears. Pour the syrup over the fruit and let stand for 1 hour. After that, bring the jam to a boil and simmer for 45-50 minutes over minimal heat. Seal in sterilized jars.
12. Pear Pancakes
Source: youtube.comIt's hard to imagine a more delicious yet simple family breakfast.
You will need: 1 pear, 250 g flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 egg, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 1 cup kefir, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Whisk kefir with egg, add dry ingredients, then chopped pear. Spoon the pancakes onto a heated pan and fry them on both sides.
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13. Salad with Smoked Chicken and Pear
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThis salad will be a worthy addition even to a festive table.
You will need: 150 g smoked chicken, 60 g walnuts, 1 pear, 1/2 bunch arugula, yogurt, spices.
Preparation: Thinly slice smoked chicken and pear, arrange them on arugula, and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Drizzle the salad with yogurt and spices.
14. Pear and Avocado Smoothie
Source: mirtesen.ruA healthy smoothie with aromatic herbs and kefir.
You will need: 250 g pears, 150 g avocado, 2 sprigs parsley, 250 ml kefir.
Preparation: Peel and roughly chop pears and avocado. Pick the parsley leaves. Blend everything until smooth.
15. Poppy Seed and Pear Pie
Source: pinterest.comA light and quick pie, beautiful when sliced.
You will need: 400 g pears, 4 eggs, 80 g sour cream, 30 ml vegetable oil, 150 g sugar, 30 g poppy seeds, 200 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp lemon zest.
Preparation: Peel and dice the pears finely, place them in a baking dish, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Whisk eggs and remaining sugar with a mixer until foamy. Add oil and sour cream, then zest and all dry ingredients. Mix the batter, pour over the pears, and bake the pie for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Pear Puree for Winter
Source: postila.ruThis preparation will surely be loved by the whole family and will also come in handy for baking and desserts.
You will need: 500 g pears, 150 g sugar, 0.25 tsp citric acid, 2 tbsp water.
Preparation: Dice the pears, add water, and simmer for 20-30 minutes over low heat until soft. Add sugar and blend the mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil again, add citric acid, cook for 3-4 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
17. Salad with Pear, Spinach, and Feta
Source: vk.comThe spicy ginger dressing also adds a special touch to this salad.
You will need: 1 pear, 1 apple, 1 bunch lettuce, 1 bunch spinach, 120 g feta, 50 g walnuts, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp grainy mustard, 1 tbsp grated ginger.
Preparation: Thinly slice the fruits, roughly chop the greens, arrange everything on plates, and sprinkle with crumbled feta and chopped walnuts. Mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
18. Pumpkin Pear Smoothie
Source: AdobeStockPumpkin combined with equally sweet fruits is the best base for a sugar-free smoothie.
You will need: 250 g pumpkin, 300 g pears, 300 g bananas, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Peel and roughly chop all ingredients. Load them into a blender, add cinnamon, and blend the smoothie until smooth.
19. Pear Compote for Winter
Source: rutube.ruIf the pears are small enough, you can leave them whole.
You will need: 500 g pears, 200 g sugar, 0.25 tsp citric acid, 2.5 l water.
Preparation: Cut the pears in half, arrange them in clean jars, and pour boiling water over them. Let stand for 20 minutes, drain this water, add sugar to it, and bring to a boil again. Add citric acid, pour over the pears, and seal the compote for winter.
20. Salad with Pear and Ham
Source: dzen.ruA hearty salad with many ingredients – an excellent choice.
You will need: 2 eggs, 200 g ham, 1 pear, 200 g Napa cabbage, 100 g hard cheese, 40 g walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Boil and julienne the eggs. Similarly, slice the ham and pear, shred the Napa cabbage, grate the cheese, and chop the walnuts. Mix everything, season, and drizzle the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.