Pears are a sweet, low-calorie fruit that make an excellent dessert. You can serve them on their own poached or bake into pies and muffins. But the winter fruit is also terrific in savory dishes. From grilled cheese to oatmeal, it’s a great way to add vitamin C and fiber to your meals.

1. GRILLED PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SANDWICH | CLEAN EATING

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 244; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 8mg; Sodium: 302mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 10g

2. WARM BRUSSELS SPROUTS & PEAR SALAD | BUDGET BYTES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 167; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 182mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 3g

3. KALE AND PEAR SMOOTHIE | EATING BIRD FOOD

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 228; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 67mg; Carbohydrate: 56g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 26g; Protein: 6g

4. RAW BEET SALAD WITH PEAR GINGER VINAIGRETTE | EAT THE GAINS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 232; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 6mg; Sodium: 100mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 9g

5. EASY BAKED PEAR CHIPS | THE HEALTHY MAVEN

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 52; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 1g

6. PEAR & ALMOND STEEL CUT BAKED OATMEAL | RECIPE RUNNER

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 224; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 31mg; Sodium: 145mg; Carbohydrate: 39g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 6g