You'd never guess it from the buttery texture, but pears deliver 6 grams of fiber -- almost a quarter of the fiber you need each day. The skin contains mostly the insoluble kind, which promotes healthy digestion. Try the sweet, cool-weather fruit in one of these seasonal desserts.

Ginger, honey, and dark chocolate are the perfect complements to naturally sweet pears.

In this pear cake, use walnut oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, helps cut down on butter, and gives the cake a rich flavor.

Dip ripe pears in dark chocolate for a vegan dessert everyone will enjoy.

A single serving of this easy pear dessert offers up both fiber and healthy fats.

Pears and hazelnuts come together in these irresistible treats.

This fall crisp is bursting with pears and cranberries.

Crisp, sweet, and pretty, miniature Forelle pears baked with cinnamon, ginger, and raisins makes the perfect seasonal treat.