To close out the year, sturdy workhorses such as celery, turnips, and Romanesco sit alongside our favorite holiday fruits: pears and mandarin oranges.

Sweet pears meet tangy cranberries (and caramel, and red wine) for a Thanksgiving dessert match made in heaven. Learn to cook it following our Guided Video Recipe.

In the mood for a treat? We’ve rounded up a bushelful of fresh pear desserts from easy to elegant, and they’re all sweet and juicy down to the last spoonful.