Pear Vanilla Cocktail

PEAR VANILLA COCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS Simple Syrup: 2 diced Bartlett pears (no need to peel the skin) 1/2 cup vanilla syrup, here is an option for your reference ½ cup sugar ½ cup water Cocktail: 2 ounces pear vanilla simple syrup (4 tbps) 1.5 ounces vodka (3 tbsp) .5 ounces lemon juice (1 tbsp) [Read more...]

Pear Compote

PEAR COMPOTE

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 medium pears, cored and diced, skins on [Read more...]

Pear Blackberry Cobbler

PEAR BLACKBERRY COBBLER

Ingredients Filling: 4 tablespoons butter 6 medium pears, stemmed and pitted, skins on, cut into sliced 1-inch thick (about 7 cups) ½ cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons granulated sugar [Read more...]

Pear Yogurt Bark

PEARS YOGURT BARK

Ingredients Yields: 4-6 servings 1 California Pears 1.5 cup favorite Greek yogurt* 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup granola *If using plain Greek yogurt, we recommend flavoring with 1 tsp of vanilla and 2-3 tbsp of maple syrup or honey. Instructions

Wash and thinly slice California pear.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread a layer of … [Read more...]

California Pear Cheese Board

CALIFORNIA PEAR CHEESE BOARD

Ingredients

Variety of California Pears, such as Red Pear, Bosc and Bartlett
4 types of cheeses such as brie, goat cheese, cheddar and blue cheese
2 types of deli meats, such as prosciutto and spicy salami
More seasonal fruits like figs, pomegranates, persimmons, dried apricots
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Baked Pears with Cheese, Walnuts & Honey

BAKED PEARS WITH CHEESE, WALNUTS & HONEY

Ingredients Yields: 2 servings 2 California Pears* 1/2 cup goat cheese 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon honey - plus extra for drizzle 1/4 cinnamon salt to taste *We recommend using Bosc pears because they hold up well when baked. For a slightly sweeter pear that does not fall apart in the oven, try California … [Read more...]

Pear Kiwi Parfait

PEAR KIWI PARFAIT

Ingredients Yields: 2 parfait jars 2 ripe California Pears, cored and chopped 3 kiwis, peeled and chopped 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 cup favorite granola 2 Tbsp honey (to taste) 2 sprigs of basil 4 blackberries Instructions Layer granola, yogurt and fruit until jar is full. Drizzle honey over the top and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and a blackberry or two. … [Read more...]

Pear Lemon Popsicles

PEAR LEMON POPSICLES

These refreshing pear lemon popsicles are not only delicious, but they are hydrating and perfect for hot summer days. Kids and adults alike will love these, and with only four ingredients they are easy to make! Ingredients Yields: 5 popsicles 2 ripe California Pears, peeled, cored and chopped 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 cup coconut water 2-3 Tbsp sugar (to … [Read more...]

Pear Avocado Smoothie

PEAR AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

Ingredients Yields: 2 servings 2 ripe, California Pears, cored 2 ripe, California Avocados, seeded and peeled 2 Tbsp lime juice (1 lime) 8 fresh mint leaves (more to taste) 1/4 cup Honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, low-fat 1 cup milk of choice 5 cups ice cubes Instructions Place all ingredients into a blender and blend on high … [Read more...]

Delta Breeze Cocktail

Ingredients 2 Bartlett Pears (The pear you use for muddling in the cocktail must be very ripe) 1.5 oz. Gin or Vodka .75 oz. Lemon juice .75 oz. St. Germain (Elderflower Liqueur) .5 oz. … [Read more...]