Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Green pears on a table - Alvarez/Getty Images Available late summer through early fall, pears aren't here for a long time, but ...

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 ...

It's easy to reach for apples in fall baking, but pears deserve your attention, too. They become soft and luscious, almost creamy, in the oven. Coupled with almond flour and brown butter, pears make a ...

8 medium ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Topping: 1/2 cup flour 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup brown sugar ...

Cobblers are the kind of dessert that feel simple and comforting. With soft fruit and a warm topping they bring the feel of ...

While out to dinner with my colleague and L.A. Times restaurant critic Bill Addison, we ordered an old-fashioned pear and blue cheese salad served over tender greens, which had just returned to the ...

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 ...

Anything apples can do, pears can do better. OK, that may not actually be true, but any recipe made with apples will work with pears with little to no adjustment. Little adjustments might include ...