Poached pears are a brilliant make-ahead dessert that can be re-warmed ... stirring to make a smooth sauce. To serve, pour the chocolate sauce over the pears.

Simmer the sauce until the volume of liquid is reduced by two-thirds, then strain through a fine sieve. The pears can be eaten warm or at room temperature. Pour the sauce over the pears and serve ...

This great twist on a classic cranberry sauce recipe gets it sweetness naturally. Using fall’s bounty of ripe pears, maple, and a little ginger, it’s a sophisticated version of the canned ...