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 ...

Perfectly ripe, the pear is a paradox: verging on crisp, yet soft as velvet. With every juicy bite, its delicate flavor invites comparisons to nectar and flowers and meadows, but there’s no need ...

This Healthy Upside Down Pear Cake is a juicy, almond-packed treat that’s perfect for cozy gatherings or a simple weeknight ...

This cake made my kitchen smell heavenly while it baked. Browned butter, caramel, pears, cardamom and cinnamon mingled and wafted through the air, permeating the house with a fragrance of fall. And ...

Fall is a time to get cozy with baking and cooking with pears. Pears are harvested in the fall while they are still hard to prevent bruising and must be kept at room temperature to ripen. As they do, ...

In my opinion, pears don’t receive the praise they deserve. Apples may be all the rage this time of year, but I’m partial to pears. When perfectly ripe, they are super sweet while being balanced with ...