It's time to step outside the (apple) box this fall—instead, pears make the perfect addition to pies, tarts, crisps, and more! With a delicately sweet flavor and sturdy texture that makes them great ...

Make in a one-quart baking dish with two-inch sides. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees with a rack in the center position. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set it aside. Place ...

Pears poached in red wine make for a festive and easy make-ahead dessert. Look for crisp — very slightly under-ripe — pears with no blemishes. Bosc or Anjou are winning options as they can withstand ...

In the department of easy entertaining, these pears, bathed in a luscious salty caramel sauce, topped with crunchy toasted almonds, will wow your dinner guests. Make them a few hours ahead, leave them ...

1. Butter a 9"x2" cake pan or cast-iron skillet. (Do not use a springform cake pan for this cake, as the caramel will leak out of the sides). Line the pan with a circle of parchment paper. Arrange the ...

Martha Stewart always knows how to elevate our meals, whether it be for a big occasion meal or everyday snacks. This time, she just made the perfect snack to treat ourselves at the end of a hard day ...

To celebrate the immediate joy of sweet, tender pears, I created a crisp that’s ready to serve in a little over an hour. It’s perfect for surprise guests or an impatient craving for a warm, ...

Pears are sometimes overshadowed in mid-winter by apples, but their nuanced flavor and fragrance are accentuated through cooking methods such as baking and poaching. Fruit desserts are often baked ...

It's easy to make caramel at home to enrich cake, flan, ice cream, candy, brownies, and plenty of pies. This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe ...

We’re all eager to put this pandemic in the rearview mirror. In the meantime, small Christmas dinner celebrations may benefit from a little twist. I’m thinking of substituting desserts that contrast ...

Pick the perfect pear for your next pie, cheese board, or over-the-sink snack. Food & Wine / Getty Images There are thousands of varieties of pears across the globe, but only a handful appear ...