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oatmeal-pear cookies

January 14, 2013
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A wise person once said, “A well-stocked pantry must always have fresh-baked cookies.” I’m inclined to agree with that wisdom – is anything more comforting or joy-inducing than a fresh oatmeal cookie? In this instance I added cookie butter to the batter, along with diced Bosc pear and toffee bits. The chewy and tender oatmeal ...

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cranberry-pear cobblers in jars + freund container giveaway

December 20, 2012
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Desserts in jars may be my new favorite thing! I love the individual servings (let’s be honest – I’m not the best at sharing, especially when it comes to sweets), and there’s something about scooping warm cobbler out of a mason jar that’s simply fun. Fresh cranberries with Bosc pears make a scrumptious cobbler filling, ...

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caramelized pear streusel bread

October 4, 2012

I’m beginning to sense the chill in the morning air when I throw open the windows and doors to let the sun in. I hurry to make my morning espresso, wanting to soak in the marvelous warmth. I crave a comforting breakfast, too. A slice of this caramelized pear streusel bread is just what I ...

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persimmon-pear bread

January 18, 2012

Abundance is a great source of inspiration in the kitchen – a profusion of ripe Hachiya persimmons and pears led to the creation of this persimmon-pear bread. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger infuse the loaf with spiciness, and a diced pear adds texture to the batter. Sprinkling a thinly sliced pear with turbinado sugar makes ...

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oatmeal cookie pear bars

January 12, 2012

These oatmeal cookie pear bars come with a warning: the moment the pan emerges from the oven and you inhale the aroma of the browned butter-oatmeal crust laced with cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom, you’ll be plotting ways to enjoy these bars throughout the day. You may find yourself warming a bar for breakfast (with oats ...

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pear upside down cake

October 27, 2011

Unassuming fruit desserts such as this pear upside down cake can elevate a routine weeknight meal to exceptional new heights. Magic happens during baking as the cinnamon-infused batter envelops the pear and caramel layer, creating a seamless union of fruit and cake. Choose a firm pear variety like D’Anjou that can withstand heat without breaking ...

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