Pears

10 Ways to Cook With Pears

1. Chips: Cut pears in 1/8 inch slices, place in 200 degree oven for 6+ hours until crispy. Optional: sprinkle with cinnamon first.

2. Dried fruit: Slice in 1/4 inch slices, place in 200 degree oven 4-6 hours until soft and pliable.

3. Tea: Chop up some of the dried pears or pear chips with a bit of broken cinnamon sticks. Steep in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drizzle with honey. Optional: Add brandy or rum.

4. Quick salad: Slice pears as thin as you can, layer with equally thin slices of pecorino cheese. Drizzle with honey and plain or candied walnuts.

5. Side dish: Chop pears and throw in a saute pan with butter and a little brown sugar. Cook until tender. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

6. Ice cream topping: Chop pears and throw in a saute pan with butter and a little brown sugar. Add a bit of powdered or candied ginger and a little cinnamon. Cook until tender and pour on top of vanilla or salted caramel ice cream.

7. Appetizer: Slice pear and place on plain cracker with a bit of gorgonzola.

8. Sandwich: Add a few pear slices in your grilled cheese sandwich. Especially great with sharp white cheddar.

9. Cocktail: Puree pear and strain through fine mesh strainer to get the smoothest consistency possible. Mix an ounce or so in with a glass of champagne.

10. Showstopper: Cut pear in half and remove core. Fill with a little goat cheese. Sprinkle with thyme and bacon bits. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 350 for 25 minutes. Drizzle with honey and place on bed of arugula or other spicy green.

From: fruitmaven.com