Best 7 Apple And Pear Gratin Recipes

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Apple and pear gratin is a classic French dessert that combines the sweet and tart flavors of apples and pears with the richness of a custard filling. This elegant dish is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat. With its creamy texture and delectable flavor, apple and pear gratin is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE AND PEAR CRUMBLE



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A great dessert that nobody can resist! Tastes great with vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Mel

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 cups peeled and diced apples
2 cups peeled and diced pears
¾ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup sliced almonds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix oats, flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and butter together in a bowl until crumbly.
  • Mix apples, pears, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl; spread into the bottom of a 9x9-inch glass pan. Sprinkle oat mixture atop apple-pear mixture; top with almonds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 91.2 mg, Sugar 34.1 g

ORANGE-SCENTED SWEET POTATO GRATIN WITH APPLE AND PEAR



Orange-Scented Sweet Potato Gratin With Apple and Pear image

The vegetarians and vegans at your table will love this, but so will the meat eaters. Orange is a flavor that complements sweet potatoes, and the walnut oil contributes a subtle background nuttiness. Make sure to stir the mixture every 15 minutes as it bakes, so that the sweet potatoes on the top layer don't dry out. The apple and pear slices may fall apart, but that's fine, they won't disintegrate and they'll contribute wonderful flavor to the dish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1/4 inch thick
2 tart apples, such as Pink Lady, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 large ripe but firm pear, peeled, cored and sliced
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons mild honey, such as clover (substitute agave nectar for vegans)
2 tablespoons walnut oil, plus more for greasing the pan
2 teaspoons finely chopped or grated orange zest
2 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil a 3-quart gratin or baking dish with walnut oil. Toss together the sweet potatoes, apples and pear in a large bowl. Season with salt to taste.
  • In a small saucepan or in a microwave at 50 percent power, heat the honey (or agave nectar) and the walnut oil together just until warm. Add to the sweet potato mixture, add the orange zest and toss together well until the fruit and vegetables are well coated. Scrape into the baking dish, making sure to scrape out all of the honey and oil using a rubber spatula. Pour on the orange juice. Set the baking dish on a sheet pan and place in the oven.
  • Bake 1 hour, setting the timer so that you remember to stir the mixture at 15-minute intervals. Cover the pan with foil and continue to bake for another 1/2 hour, or until the sweet potatoes are thoroughly tender and the liquid in the pan is syrupy. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes (or longer) before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 621 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams

FENNEL, APPLE AND CELERY ROOT GRATIN



Fennel, Apple and Celery Root Gratin image

Provided by Laura Werlin

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large celery roots (about 1 pound each)
2 fennel bulbs (about 1/2 pound each)
2 Granny Smith or other tart, firm apples (about 1 pound total), peeled and cored
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
About 11/2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces Colby-style cheese, such as Orb Weaver, coarsely grated (about 2 cups; or use aged, but not sharp, cheddar)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart gratin dish or other ovenproof casserole.
  • Cut off the entire rough exterior of the celery roots, making sure that all brown parts are removed. You will be removing about 1/4 to 1/2-inch of the exterior of each. Next, cut each celery root in 1/2 lengthwise. Turn one 1/2 cut side down, and cut into 1/4-inch wide pieces. Repeat with the remaining celery root. Set aside.
  • Cut off the fronds and the dark green parts of each fennel bulb, leaving just the bulb. Cut each bulb in half lengthwise. Cut each half lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • In a vegetable steamer, combine the celery root and fennel and steam for 5 minutes. Remove from the steamer and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Cut the apples into 1/4-inch-thick rings.
  • Place 1/3 of the celery root on the bottom of the prepared dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Overlap with 1/3 of the apple slices, and sprinkle with a little more salt but no pepper. Put 1/3 of the fennel over the apples, and once again sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining celery root, apple, and fennel. Pour cream around the sides of the dish until the cream reaches about halfway up the dish. Sprinkle the top of the gratin with the cheese. Cover and bake for 35 minutes, or until the vegetables and apple feel tender when pierced with a fork or a skewer. Turn the oven to broil, remove the cover, and broil until the gratin is golden brown and bubbling, about 3 minutes.
  • Let cool 15 minutes to allow the cream to firm up slightly and serve.

APPLE AND PEAR GRATIN



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This is a light-tasting, not-too-sweet dessert from Every Night Italian by Guiliano and Marcella Hazan.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon dark rum
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 red apple (such as fuji, gala or rome beauty)
1 ripe pear (anjou or barlett)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. Butter the sides and bottom of a 9-inch baking dish that is at least 2 inches deep, or a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Put the eggs and egg yolks and the sugar in the bowl of a mixer. Beat at a high speed till you see pale yellow ribbons form.
  • Mix in the rum and vanilla. Add the flour and mix well. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • In a clean mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream to firm peaks, then fold it carefully into the egg mixture with a rubber spatula. Pour the batter into the buttered dish.
  • Peel and core the apple and pear and slice them crosswise into thin half moons. Arrange over the batter in the baking dish, alternating the apple and pear slices.
  • Do not be concerned if they sink into the mixture - they will all eventually be embedded in it.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bke till the top has turned golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.3, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 202.8, Sodium 45.9, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 27.6, Protein 4.9

APPLE AND PEAR JUICE



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Make and share this Apple and Pear Juice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bishop_rosemary

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 1 glass, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 medium apple, cut into wedges
1 medium pear, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Push ingredients into juice extractor into glass.
  • Stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 30.6, Protein 1

APPLE AND PEAR TOPPING



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Dress a dish of ice cream or slice of pound cake in fall finery with this warm, comforting topping from Cora Garcia of Pomona, California. It takes only minutes, but adds real "apple-pie flavor" with saucy, seasoned apples and pears. TIP: For a topsy-turvy variation, serve the sauce in a bowl and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large apples, peeled and sliced
1 medium pear, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons water, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the apples, pear, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons water, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-7 minutes or until fruit is tender. , In a small bowl, combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve over ice cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE PEAR CAKE



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When my sister Catherine made her apple cake for me, I knew I needed the recipe. When I made it, I added some pears from the trees on our acreage. The resulting apple pear cake is so moist and tastes so good. Now every time I make it, people want my recipe. -Mary Ann Lees, Centreville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups shredded peeled tart apples
2 cups shredded peeled pears
2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups canola oil
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Combine dry ingredients; stir into the fruit mixture. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in the milk and vanilla; frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 30g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm apples and pears. This will ensure that they hold their shape during baking and provide the best flavor.
  • Peel and core the apples and pears before slicing them. This will make them easier to eat and will help the gratin to cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of apples and pears for a more complex flavor. Some good combinations include Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, or Bartlett and Bosc pears.
  • Don't skimp on the butter. Butter adds richness and flavor to the gratin. Use unsalted butter so that you can control the amount of salt in the dish.
  • Use a shallow baking dish so that the gratin cooks evenly. A 9x13 inch baking dish is a good size.
  • Bake the gratin until the apples and pears are tender and the topping is golden brown. This will usually take about 30 minutes.
  • Let the gratin cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Apple and pear gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover apples and pears, and it is also a healthy and nutritious snack. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give apple and pear gratin a try. You won't be disappointed!

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