Perfect Pears: Delicious & Juicy Pear Recipes for Fall

Pears are in season September through winter, and offer a sweet, juicy addition to our favorite fall recipes. A little milder than apples, and sweeter than pumpkin, we love throwing pears into our Thanksgiving side dishes, salads, dessert pies and even fall sangrias.

Here are 2 of my favourite pear recipes to help get you started this Thanksgiving weekend!

PEAR & BLUE CHEESE ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Even if you’re not the biggest fan of Brussels sprouts, you have to give this recipe a try. The tangy flavor combo of the Ingredients sweet pears and rich blue cheese will make for a side dish no one will forget.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb halved fresh brussels sprouts
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 2 pears, sliced and chopped

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper to taste. Without stirring, cook covered for about 7 minutes.

Uncover and add walnuts and pears, stirring to reveal the carmelized brussels sprouts. Continue cooking for about 3 more minutes.

Take off of heat and add blue cheese crumbles. Serve warm.

Serves: 4

PERFECT PEAR CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

Any celebration calls for a signature cocktail and Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion to greet your guests with a welcome drink to set the mood for your evening. Try adding some pear puree to cold champagne for a fruity, fizzy drink.

Ingredients

Pear Nectar
Chilled dry Champagne, Prosecco, or Sparkling wine

Directions

Pour the pear nectar into a champagne flute about 1 to 2 inches deep.

Fill the rest of the glass with champagne.

You can garnish with a thin pear slice!