Roasted pears are a warming and very easy winter dessert. The magic lies in the choice seasoning for the fruit. Perfuming the ...

I think there's just something incredibly fancy about serving up a beautiful dish of poached pears at a dinner party. Anyone can make a cake or cookies, but to take the time to make something ...

I'm a sucker for desserts that feel elegant without requiring a ton of fancy cooking tricks. It may sound like a tall task, but a dessert like wine poached pears proves that it's possible. Fresh pears ...

It’s not easy to head off by yourself in a new direction in baking, especially if you’re a home cook looking for a holiday showstopper amid all the recipes for chocolate chip scones and blueberry ...

What every fruit crisp needs is more crisp. Also pears. Apples are nice, but pears are pleasure. When you bite into a perfectly ripe one, you work your jaws just enough to fully enjoy the reward of ...

No alcohol? No problem. This spiced pear fizz blends pear juice, ginger beer, and a non-alcoholic bourbon alternative for a ...

To make the wine syrup, in a 3-quart saucepan (or the size that holds your pears snuggly on their sides but not pressed together), combine the sugar, water, wine, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over ...

Whether casting around for something sweet at the end of a meal or hoping to put pears or apples to good use, this makes a terrific addition to a meal. Years ago I made this for some friends when they ...