RecipesPear Tomato Preserves I have lived on a farm all my life, so I have always had a garden. I can a lot of my garden-grown fruits and veggies and I make these wonderful preserves every year.—Evelyn Stearns, Alto Pass, Illinois
RecipesStrawberry Pear Gelatin Mother always had a way of making every dish she served just a little more special. A good example is this fluffy salad. It’s both fruity and refreshing. -Linda McGinty, Parma, Ohio
RecipesPear Custard Bars When I take this crowd-pleasing treat to a potluck, I come home with an empty pan every time. Cooking and baking come naturally for me – as a farm girl, I helped my mother feed my 10 siblings. -Jeannette Nord, San Juan Capistrano, California
RecipesPear-Apple Cocktail Ah, the memories we made when we went to Hawaii and concocted this drink for our first toast on the island. That makes this drink special. —Noelle Appel, Arlington, Texas
RecipesCaramel Pear Dessert “I created this dessert when my sister and a friend came to lunch. It was so good, they threatened to lick their plates! Enjoy this little bit of heaven.” Shirley Stubblefield – Chino, California
RecipesPear Waldorf Pitas Here’s a guaranteed table brightener for a shower, luncheon or party. Just stand back and watch these sandwiches vanish. For an eye-catching presentation, I tuck each one into a colorful folded napkin. —Roxann Parker, Dover, Delaware
RecipesCorn Tortillas There’s nothing quite like fresh, homemade corn tortillas. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make corn tortillas that will forever change taco night.
RecipesOlive Oil Ice Cream Don’t knock it until you try it! Olive oil ice cream is rich, creamy and earthy. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
RecipesRoasted Parsnip and Pear Soup Although pears and parsnips may seem like an odd combination, the pears bring out the natural sweetness of the parsnips in this winter soup. Don’t skip the topping; it’s the best part! —Sara Petrie, Grassie, Ontario
RecipesGinger-Lime Pear Cobbler We have a huge pear tree in our yard, which is why I came up with this recipe. The tart lime, sweet pears and tangy ginger are a winning combination. —Heather Naas, Lompoc, California
RecipesSlow-Cooked Gingered Pears My slow cooker allows me to serve a heartwarming dessert without much effort. Topped with caramel sauce, these tender pears feature a surprise filling of nuts and brown sugar. —Catherine Mueller, St. Paul, Minnesota
RecipesPear-Stuffed Pork Loin From just two trees, we get an abundance of pears. So I’m always looking for new ideas on how to use them. This elegant roast offers a delicious way to incorporate pears into a main dish stuffing and glaze.
RecipesUpside-Down Pear Pancake There’s a pear tree in my yard that inspires me to bake with its fragrant fruit. This upside-down pancake works best with a firm pear, not one that is fully ripe. —Helen Nelander, Boulder Creek, California
RecipesGinger Pear Freezer Jam At dinner with friends one evening, one of our hosts served some pears she had preserved with ginger and lemon. The flavor was so heavenly I decided to use the fresh pears she gave us to try my hand at a ginger and lemon freezer jam.—Jeni Pittard, Commerce, Georgia