Skip to main content
Epicurious
Bon Appétit

Peppered Butter and Pear Toast

By Dawn PerryPhotography by Peden + Munk
Image may contain Food and Plant
Peden + Munk

Black pepper with fruit? It works—trust us.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Servings

Ingredients

Butter
Black pepper
Whole grain bread
Pear
Bee pollen (optional)
Flaky sea salt

Preparation

  1. Season room-temperature butter with cracked black pepper. Spread toasted thin whole grain bread with pepper butter and top with thinly sliced pear. Sprinkle with bee pollen (if you want) and flaky sea salt.

TagsToastSandwichPearFruitQuickEasySnackStarterNut FreeVegetarianHealthyishBreakfastBon Appétit
Read More
Apple Juice Bread
This rustic no-knead loaf gets subtle sweetness and perfect-PBJ potential by trading the usual water for apple juice.
No-Knead Pumpkin Focaccia
Canned pumpkin, you shouldn’t have!
Broiled Salmon Teriyaki
A fam-favorite, 30-minute dinner we have on repeat.
Maple Bourbon Chicken With Brussels Sprouts
Sticky-sweet mall-style bourbon chicken gets a fall makeover.
Frico'ed Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are better with a crunchy Parmesan skirt.
Soothing Rice Porridge
Known as okayu, this Japanese comfort food will warm you from the inside out.
A Big Salad Just for Me
Full of crunchy veg and a miso-maple dressing.
Brûléed Kheer (Rice Pudding) With Mango Sorbet
This rice pudding features a brûléed top and a scoop of mango sorbet for brightness and as a nod to the classic sticky rice flavor.