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Cranberry Sauce with Pears and Cardamom
Chinese five-spice powder, cardamom and pears give an intriguing flavor.
Pears Poached in Tequila with Prickly Pear-Raspberry Sauce
For a light alternative to traditional Thanksgiving pies, tequila-poached pears (above) provide a southwestern twist. Popular in Mexico and Central and South America, prickly pear jelly is paired with raspberries for the sauce. Serve with the Lemon Bizcochitos and dessert wine, such as Muscat.
Pear and Almond Frangipane with Apricot Sauce
A French flourless nut cake, topped with poached pears, is lovely for Hanukkah.
Spiced Pear and Raisin Pie
Washington pears and California raisins complement each other deliciously. This is perfect with vanilla ice cream.
Chamomile Crème Anglaise
This recipe is an accompaniment for Pear Charlottes with Chamomile Crème Anglaise .
Pear and Cheddar Fritters
These can be served on a salad of baby greens. Toss the greens with tarragon vinaigrette and sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts.
Pear, Cherry, and Pine Nut Tartlets
The crusts for the tartlets are as simple as frozen puff pastry cut into small rounds.
Buttermilk Ice Cream with Spiced Fruit Compote
What to drink: Fess Parker 2000 Late Harvest Muscat Canelli, Santa Barbara County, or another sweet dessert wine with orange and honey flavors.
Walnut Cake with Sauteed Pears and Cinnamon Cream
An easy cake to make, this is lovely topped with spice-scented sautéed pears and sweetened cinnamon-spiced whipped cream.
Rhubarb and Pear Compote
Any extras are great cold for breakfast. As an alternative to the vanilla ice cream, top with sour cream or lowfat yogurt for a lighter interpretation.
Brandied Pear, Prune and Fig Pie
The secret to the light and flaky crust is cream cheese. For an extra-special presentation, cut out decorative shapes from the dough scraps, and arrange them on the pie after glazing it; brush cutouts with glaze and bake.
Caramelized Cardamom Pears with Ice Cream
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Gorgonzola and Red Pear Risotto
Toss Italian greens like arugula and radicchio with a vinaigrette dressing and toasted walnuts for a fresh starter, and offer crunchy seeded breadsticks alongside this unusual risotto. Finish up with chocolate biscotti and espresso.
Pear and Granola Whole Wheat Muffins
Nourishing muffins that are nice for a snack or a quick breakfast.
Pears Poached in Red Wine, Cardamom and Orange
A cardamom- and orange-scented syrup is spooned over warm pears and scoops of vanilla ice cream in this lovely dessert. Refrigerate leftover poaching syrup to serve over ice cream later in the week.