Pear Recipes

Pears are a good source of Vitamin C, potassium and Dietary fiber, yet they have no-cholesterol and are low-calorie with only 100 calories per serving.

Pears ripen best off the tree and are meant to be ripened after purchase. To check if your pears are ripe, check the neck of the pear. Apply gentle pressure to the stem end of the pear with your thumb. When it yields do the pressure, its ready to eat (usually just a few days). Ready to eat pears will stay fresh in the fridge for between 3-5 days.

Recipes

• Savory Cheese and Nut Tart (2009 Oregon's Best Winner)

• Party Pears and Dips  

• Mini Pear Kabobs (2004 Oregon's Best Winner)
• Pear-Raspberry Salad with Blue Cheese and Gingered Walnuts  (2004 Oregon's Best Winner)
• Bartlett Pear Appetizer Tart  (2004 Oregon's Best Winner)

• Pear Cheese Pie  

• Oregon Winter Salad with Sweet Oregon Blueberry Dressing