Recipes

California Pears are as versatile as they are flavorful, lending themselves to a wide and varied menu of delicious specialties. From healthy breakfasts to heavenly desserts, quick snacks to quenching drinks, here you'll find a large selection of simple, scrumptious recipes to help you enjoy California Pears in more mouthwatering ways than you can imagine!

Featured Recipes

Try these tasty seasonal recipes featuring delicious, nutritious California Pears. And check back often to keep pace with our ever-changing menu of featured favorites!

• Pears Poached in White Wine with Sabayon Sauce

  Peel, halve and core pears, dropping them into the lemon water as you go, to prevent discoloration. Meanwhile, simmer wine with lemon zest and juice, sugar and cinnamon for 5 ...

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• Butternut Squash Soup with Pears and Bacon

  Sautee bacon in a large stockpot until crisp; remove from pan, drain on paper towels and crumble. Remove all but 1 tablespoon bacon grease from pot; add onion and sautee over ...

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• Bartlett Pear and Prosciutto Bruschetta

  Preheat oven to 400° F. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. In a small bowl, stir together pears, onion, olive oil, vi ...

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• Pear Pork Wild Rice Salad

  To prepare rice: cook as directed but omit butter, then refrigerate. Meanwhile, toss greens with carrots, onion slices and peapods. Line 4 individual plates with salad mixture ...

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• Shrimp, Pear and Sugar Pea Sauté

  In a large skillet, sautee the shallots in the olive oil over moderate heat for 3 minutes. Add the shrimp, sugar peas, pears, and wine and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionall ...

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• Fresh Red Pepper Pear Salsa

  Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and cook, until limp. Add pears and cook until fruit is just tender, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve warm ...

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• Cosmo-pear-itan

  Pour vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain liquid into martini glass. Float sliced pear on top. Serves one. ...

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• Three Way Poached Pears

  Pare fresh California Bartlett pears using a potato peeler. Place pears in a 1-1/2 quart microwave-safe bowl with water, lemon juice and spices. Cover with plastic wrap, venti ...

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