Best of Fall: 10 Amazing Recipes Made with Pears (2024)

FAQs

What fruit pairs well with pears? ›

Apple, apricot, banana, blackberry, cabbage, celeriac, celery, cherry, cranberry, dates, eggplant, endive, fennel, fig, ginger, grape, guava, Jerusalem artichoke, kale, lemon, lettuce, lime, lychee, onion, orange, parsnip, persimmon, pineapple, plum, pomegranate, pumpkin, radicchio, radish, rambutan, raspberry, rhubarb ...

If planning to use pears uncooked, freeze using juice or water method. Freezing pears using dry packing or in sugar is the best method for pies or other cooked dishes. If planning to use pears in a sweetened jam, jelly, fruit butter, or sauce, try freezing using the juice or water method, but choose unsweetened juice.

In classic French cuisine, pears are often poached with vanilla beans in wine, and for good reason. The wine's fruit-forward acidity perks up the mellow pears, while fragrant vanilla beans amplify their floral aroma and the gentle cooking method keeps their delicate texture intact.

One of my favorite flavors of fall is the classic pairing of apple and pear. Both fruits are at their peak this time of year, tasting just as amazing in pastries as they do on their own.

Just-picked or purchased pears should be ripened at room temperature. On the counter is fine, but keep unripened pears out of the 'fridge. Once ripe, you can store pears in the refrigerator. The cold temperatures will slow the ripening process and they'll keep for 3 to 5 days.

Regular, adequate bowel movements are crucial for the daily removal of toxins through bile and stools. Pears have high water content — this helps keep stools soft and flushes the digestive system of toxins.

Eating two pears every day meets your fruit needs as outlined by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. What could be sweeter? But Doesn't Fruit Contain Sugar? Sometimes people think that since fruit naturally contains sugar, eating fruit is not appropriate for managing diabetes.

Remember, don't refrigerate an unripe pear!

Ripened pears can be used at once or put under refrigeration (35º to 45º F) until you want to use them. Refrigeration will delay further ripening but will not stop it altogether, giving you adequate time to include fresh pears in your menu planning.

If it feels firm and hard, it's best to wait a few more days. If it feels very soft or your finger easily breaks the skin, bad news — your pear is overripe and possibly close to going bad. A slight softness means you're good to go.

The answer is yes- dogs can have pears! They're fine for them to have as an occasional treat so you can save your pup a slice next time you're tucking into the ripe green fruit. Just be aware that not all dogs like fruits, so don't be surprised if your four-legged friend isn't interested.

Do you peel pears before freezing? ›

Prepare pears for freezing by washing fruit, peeling, and coring. Prevent cut pears from browning by soaking in one quart of water with either one-half tablespoon salt, three-quarter teaspoon ascorbic acid (often sold as Fruit Fresh), or 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Drain fruit before preparing further for freezing.

Pears are as equal to the task as pumpkin in complementing the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, anise or clove, Perry noted. The fruit matches well with many nuts and berries, including an autumn favorite: cranberries (fresh or dried).

Strawberry and watermelon. Mango with orange. Other fruit pairings are also (Rhone, 2020): Pineapple, blueberries, and cherry.

Bananas, pears and apples make other fruits ripen faster and should not be stored together.

Pears. The other member of the pome fruit family, pears go with pineapple-like, well, apple and pineapple! Just like apples, pears are loaded with fiber and antioxidants. They are fat-free and a great source of potassium (like bananas).