Cool nights, warm kitchens, and the sweet smell of pears on the stove. This Pear Butter Recipe brings all the cozy fall feelings, with a grown-up twist from maple syrup and bourbon that tastes rich, ...

Toward the end of summer and the beginning of fall, you begin to see pears at the farmers' market and in the produce section. While we enjoy them all on their own, juicy pears are an extremely ...

Instructions: Place 3-5 metal teaspoons in the freezer while you make the pear butter. Place the pears and sugar in a large heavy pot and bring to s simmer over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.

Fresh California pears are now in season. From left, the pears are: Forelle, Bosc, Red and Bartlett. Bill Hogan MCT Pears need patience. It’s tempting to grab one – at the farmstand, grocery store or ...

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 ...

Choose red or green Bartletts when you want the fruit to cook into a sauce, as we do in the vanilla-cardamom pear butter recipe here. Bosc: Crisp and mildly sweet, Boscs are the classic choice for ...