• Pear and Fennel Soup. I'm pretty sure I've linked to this recipe before, but Ilva's soup is just brilliant. I replace the cream with a bit of sour cream, as I like the extra bit of tang it gives. A lovely, different and unusual way to use pears.
   
• Orchard Pear Muffins. Fantastic spiced up pear muffins. Tea from Tea and Cookies adapts one of Sophie Dahl's recipes, adding in walnuts and crystallised ginger for good measure. Lovely idea.
   
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pears & Thyme. An intriguing savoury recipe. If you haven't tried Brussels roasted, then I would urge you to do so. They are simply delicious. Sweet, caramalised and tasty, with none of that revolting sulphur-like flavour which happens when Brussels are over-boiled.
   
• Ginger & Pear Crumble. I love this crumble recipe from Martha Rose Shulman. She uses an oat and quinoa topping, instead of the usual wheat flour mixture, which is both tasty and gluten free. The pears are sliced thinly and coupled with ginger, vanilla and lemon juice.
   
• Beetroot Salad with Feta & Pear. One of Jamie Oliver's creations, I cannot tell you how many times I have made (and enjoyed) this salad. It's crunchy, tangy and simple to make. Lovely as a lunch by itself, with a slice of wholegrain bread. Or you could also serve it with a simple steak or piece of fish.

How do you use pears?