This yummy and decedent dessert will satisfy any sweet tooth! Slices of Bartlett pears are sautéed in butter until they caramelize, and are then cloaked in a rich and creamy chocolate ganache surrounded by a buttery, flaky crust.

Get the recipe for Ricardo Larrivée's Caramelized Pear and Chocolate Tart.

Roasting pears brings out their natural sweetness, and a light coating of butter beforehand helps them take on a light brown caramelization. Oats and almonds are tossed with brown sugar and cinnamon, then pressed into the centre of each pear, giving it a sweet and crunchy filling.

Get the recipe for Anna Olson’s Honey Oat Roasted Pears.

This salad made of crunchy strips of cabbage, carrot and pear are doused in a delicious creamy curry dressing makes for a delicious side to any main.

Get the recipe for Roger Mooking’s Creamy Curried Pear Slaw.

Fennel has a taste similar to liquorice and goes perfectly with fresh pear. Add some sweet figs, Boston lettuce and creamy ricotta cheese for a delicious autumn salad.

Get the recipe for Anna Olson’s Grilled Fennel and Pear Salad.

Packed with hearty bran cereal, sweet Bartlett pears and crunchy walnuts, these muffins are a tasty yet nutritious breakfast. Plus, their compact size makes them perfect for a bite on the go. Pick pears that are ripe but still firm for the best results.

Get the recipe for Pear Nutmeg Walnut Bran Muffins.

Sweet, crisp slices of pear complement the bold flavour of creamy blue cheese in this fall-inspired salad, but it’s the tart and crunchy pomegranate seeds that really make this dish pop. Pro tip: You can buy the seeds on their own at most grocery stores.

Get the recipe for Pomegranate and Pear Salad.

This light and moist loaf will convince you that pears pair just as well with carrots as apples do. Baked with warm spices including cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, this sweet bread is like a hug for your tastebuds.

Get the recipe for Carrot Pear Mini Loaves.

This crisp and flaky tart is filled with a creamy frangipane (Almond custard) and slices of poached pears. Slivered almonds that have been tossed in sugar and lemon juice are scattered over top, adding a deliciously nutty crunch.

Get the recipe for Ricardo Larrivee’s Frangipane Tart with Pears and Crunchy Almonds.

Sweet, ripe pears with tangy, creamy blue cheese is a match made in heaven. Pears are tossed in lemon juice, which cuts through the intense flavour of the blue cheese, as well as prevents the pears from turning brown.

Get the recipe for Ina Garten’s Roasted Pear with Blue Cheese.

Light and creamy mascarpone is layered with soft ginger snap cookies and honey-pear shrub (a sweetened vinegar-fruit syrup), garnished with extra cookie crumbs and chilled before serving.

Get the recipe for Nancy Fuller's Honey-Pear Icebox Trifle with Soft-and-Easy Ginger Snaps.

Pears are placed in a bath of red wine and honey, then slowly baked in the oven until they become incredibly tender and have soaked up the bittersweet flavours of the juices. Serve with whipped cream sweetened with sugar and spiked with a touch of Cognac.

Get the recipe for Laura Calder's Slow-Baked Honey Wine Pears.

Sweet, tart and deliciously crumbly, this pear and cranberry pie is like fall on a plate. Plus, with rice flour as a substitute for regular flour, this pie becomes a gluten-free treat that everyone can enjoy.

Get the recipe for Anna Olson’s Flourless Pear and Cranberry Pie.

Spiked with lemon juice and zest, and garnished with candied ginger and fresh basil, this light and refreshing pear sorbet is the perfect palate cleanser after a heavy meal.

Get the recipe for Chuck Hughes’ Pear Sorbet.

Sweet pears and creamy brie are encased in a toasted tortilla and served with a tart cranberry salsa for the perfect combination of flavours.

Get the recipe for Pear and Brie Quesadillas with Cranberry Salsa.

Healthy, delicious and so quick to whip up all you’ll have to do is squeeze limes over the chopped fruit, and mix with honey and mint!

Get the recipe for Nancy Fuller's Apple and Pear Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette.

Erica Rae Chong is a Toronto-based writer who loves experimenting in the kitchen and discovering trendy food hotspots. When she's not munching, she's out exploring her city and abroad. Follow her on Instagram at @ericaraechong.