Pears
From Anjous to Boscs, pears provide us with seasonal fruit in fall and winter. Their bright flavor and deep sweetness are great in desserts as well as savory dishes.
Guide to Pear Varieties
Most of North American pears are grown in Oregon and Washington, and the harvest months listed here reflect that. You can find some variety of pear in season in North America from August through May (and even into June some years). Your best bet for finding local pears is at farmers markets, ask the grower when you can expect the harvest and how long it might last.
Most of North American pears are grown in Oregon and Washington, and the harvest months listed here reflect that. You can find some variety of pear in season in North America from August through May (and even into June some years). Your best bet for finding local pears is at farmers markets, ask the grower when you can expect the harvest and how long it might last.
Pear Tart
This simple pear tart is a delicious way to use an abundance of orchard fruit.
This simple pear tart is a delicious way to use an abundance of orchard fruit.
Rosemary Lemon Pear Crisp
Rosemary and lemon add a kick to traditional pear crisp in this easy recipe.
Rosemary and lemon add a kick to traditional pear crisp in this easy recipe.
Savory Bourbon-Glazed Pears
Try this easy side dish of bourbon glazed pears next time you cook pork chops.
Try this easy side dish of bourbon glazed pears next time you cook pork chops.
Asian Pear Crisp
Any pear will work in this recipe - Anjou and Bosc are particularly good for baking.
Any pear will work in this recipe - Anjou and Bosc are particularly good for baking.