Fall’s harvest brings a mix of flavors that deserve to shine. These desserts celebrate the season with apples, pumpkin, pears ...

Apples may get all of autumn's accolades, but it's time for pears to muscle in on the action. Understanding which pear varieties are best for which uses will help you choose wisely from the fruit ...

Stock up on butter, put on the coffee and sink in to these delicious offerings from authors Dorie Greenspan, David Lebovitz ...

We weren't sure whether this slightly sweet, slightly savory, very Italian pear tart belonged best at brunch or dessert. And then we realized it doesn't matter. Our favorite items for either occasion ...

This pear tart is filled out with a gorgeous puffy orange-and-almond paste. Frangipane is one of those food words that can mean many different things, from a kind of almond pastry cream to this, which ...

As much as I love apples for their straightforward, tart-sweet flavors and crisp, snappy texture, they are no match for pears. Pears are lush, fragrant and elegant. Take the tree-ripened local variety ...

To make sure the flour tortilla crust is crisp and caramelized on the bottom, butter and sugar the underside before the pears are added to the top. The pears should be firm but ripe. Some of the ...

If you love pears, you surely haven't missed one of the most classic recipes in French pastry: the Bourdaloue tart! The addition of pears will allow you to finish your meal on a note that is both ...

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the half-and-half and lemon verbena to a simmer. Cover, remove from the heat and set aside to steep. 3. Meanwhile, in ...