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by Marni Fogelson
We’ve all been there, feeling the excitement of picking your very own fruit from pick-your-own farm, fields, and orchards. Of course, picking 20 pounds of pears, apples, or peaches makes sense when you are strolling among trees heavily laden with low-hanging, ripe, sweet, seasonal treats. It’s only when you get back home and are faced with fruit covering every corner of your counter and spilling out of the fridge that you realize you need some recipes-STAT. Anticipate the over-buying and consider 35 recipes that make quick and delicious work of peaches, apples, and pears, as well as other seasonal produce.
butternut squash, leek, and apple soup
A creamy, soothing seasonal soup that you’ll be making all fall. The garlicky rye bread croutons contrast beautifully with the vibrant soup’s color and texture.
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ginger peach moscow mules
Spicy, yet refreshing, these Moscow mules look dangerously imbibable. Using homemade peach and ginger puree earns you the rights to call yourself a mixologist.
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maple bourbon brown butter peach pie
It’s okay to stare when there’s delicious streusel topping, decadent layers of flavor, flaky crust, and oozy peach filling. The end of summer is sad; sweeten the deal by serving this baby.
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pear, gorgonzola, and hazelnut pizza with mixed greens
It’s a pizza! It’s a salad! It’s both! What a delicious way to add some greens to a kid-friendly favorite.
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salted caramel apple galette
Rustic, yet elegant at the same time, this tart isn’t fussy but will impress discerning palates. We feel like throwing a fall harvest get together just so we can serve it.
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grilled peach salad with maple bourbon dressing
This salad is a symphony of delicious flavors and textures. The candy-like taste and softness of grilled peaches plays against the chewy farro, the crispness of sliced red onions, the satisfying sweetness of blueberries, the heady scent of crumbled bleu cheese, and is complimented by the savory, herby dressing.
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apple and pear white sangria
Get a double dose of fall fruit with this bright and light sangria. Apples, pears, and lemons make this bubbly beverage a welcome weekend brunch addition.
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peach caprese
When you have had your fill of traditional tomato caprese salad, give this easy and totally delish swap a try. The mouthfeel of the peaches is surprisingly similar and offers a burst of juicy sweetness.
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peach and goat cheese bruschetta
The sweetness of peaches and the tangy taste of goat cheese are a natural match. A perfect appetizer option when you are short on time and ingredients.
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grilled peach and sweet potato salad with honey balsamic vinaigrette
Having salad for dinner never looked so tempting. Goat cheese, pistachios, yellow grape tomatoes, spicy argula, and of course, peaches and sweet potato make this a filling and nourishing meal.
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blueberry and pear clafoutis
Clafoutis is typically made using cherries, but we adore this seasonally inspired version-we’d even add warming spices such as ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon to welcome the fall.
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chipotle fish tacos with peach salsa
Sweet and spicy, just how we like it. Fish tacos scream summer road trip, but you can recapture that feeling at home (and take care of your peach stash while you are at it.)
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pear tart with goat cheese and honey
When in doubt, go French. This gorgeous-looking tart may make guests like you recently attended Le Cordon Bleu, but it’s actually simple enough for a quick weeknight meal.
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grilled havarti cheese with pears
If there’s anything that’s more delicious than grilled cheese, it’s grilled cheese with pears!
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ricotta and pear cake
Finally, a gluten-free cake that is gorgeous and elegant. This popular Southern Italian treat features layers of hazelnut dacquoise sandwiching a creamy ricotta and pear filling.
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chai pear scones
Summer can fade fast into fall, and these spiced pear chai scones will warm you up on suddenly chillier mornings. Pack them up for picnics when you head out for pumpkin picking adventures.
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apple carrot zucchini bread
This yummy snack or breakfast bread uses up a bunch of seasonal bumper crops. Wholesome without being heavy, it is a wonderful way to start your morning or power through the remainder of your day.
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pear tarte tatin
We all have our favorite memory of ducking into a little French café and being served a transcendent piece of tarte tatin, the apple pie that gets baked upside down. Now you can make your own memories with this yummy and flavorful pear version.
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shaved fennel, radish, and apple slaw
Fennel is an underused, yet delicious veggie. Here it gets thinly shaved along with apples and radishes for a light, spicy slaw we’ll be eating by the bowlful.
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peach swirl cheesecake with pecan crust
Elegant with a twist: this cheesecake is lightened up with a swirl of homemade peach ginger compote. We can’t wait to try the pecan and graham cracker crust either.
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apple, pear, and almond baked oatmeal
Baked oatmeal feels like a treat, even though it doesn’t take much more effort than the traditional kind. Playing with the apple and pear varieties will add layers of flavor and contrast with the crunch of the sliced almonds.
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peach raspberry fruit leather
If you’ve never made chewy and snackable fruit leathers before and still remember them fondly from your school days, you will love experimenting with flavors and just-picked fruit: you can use a dehydrator or an oven.
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roasted beet and pear salad
We’re calling dibs on bringing this hearty, nuts and greens-filled salad to every gathering we attend this fall. If you roast the beets ahead of time, this main dish salad comes together in minutes and is overflowing with flavor.
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sweet potato, pear, and leek soup with spiced croutons
This soothing soup is crafted from sautéed and puréed sweet potatoes, pears, and leeks and then topped with crunch homemade croutons.
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peach streusel muffins
Back-to-school mornings just got a lot better looking. As if the crunchy crumb topping on these peach streusel muffing isn’t enough, there’s a vanilla glaze for drizzling on top.
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tomatillo habanero pear jam
This unexpected and inspiring flavor mash-up is lovely for spicing up toasts, mixing into cheeses, even topping ice cream or yogurt.
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almond apple quinoa salad
You’ll actually look forward to brown bagging it when you have leftovers from this easy, yet satisfying salad. The homemade raspberry vinaigrette is going to become a go-to for dressing greens and grains.
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peach bread
Packed full of peaches and topped with brown sugar glaze, peach bread makes for a beautiful hostess gift or brunch offering.
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caramel apple slices
We’re going to come out and admit that the best part about eating chocolate and caramel apples is actually the coating; the apples are really just the vessel for delivering it to our mouths. This sliced version focuses on what you want (the toppings) and keeps the actual apple to a minimum.
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roasted beet and apple salad
We can already see this ruby-hued salad adorning our Thanksgiving table. But first, we’ll be making it regularly until then. You know, just to make sure it’s just right. The three ingredient maple vinaigrette will also become a salad topping staple.
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grilled peaches with cinnamon honey ricotta
Our love for grilled peaches knows no bounds. Gild the lily by adding a scoop of creamy, cinnamon and honey-kissed ricotta on top.
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savory apple crisp with mozzarella and gorgonzola
Certain parts of this country are known for serving apple pie with cheddar cheese (a genius combo if you’ve ever tried it). This savory apple crisp takes a detour to mozzarella and gorgonzola territory for a creamy, inventive dessert option.
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summer peach upside down coffee cake
A fun, seasonal, morning-friendly variation on pineapple upside down cake. Serve a slice for breakfast or top with a scoop of ice cream for dessert (um, or both in one day!)
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caramelized apple german pancake
This pancake puffs up while baking, much to the delight of those awaiting breakfast (especially kiddos). The apple slices get sugared and spiced before getting caramelized in a custard-like cloud. Serve this treat right out of the oven.
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peach pound cake
No one can resist a slice of pound cake, especially not this luscious one studded with fresh peaches. Topped with a simple glaze, it’s luscious and buttery.
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