balsam pear
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From The Food Lover's Companion, Fourth edition by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst. Copyright © 2007, 2001, 1995, 1990 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
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In Season: Pears
Perk up your salads, appetizers or just a simple cheese-and-cracker plate. You can do a lot more with pears than snacking (but that’s still a good way to eat ‘em).
Holiday Pear Salad
Make this healthy, textured salad for the holidays and throughout the winter months.
Market Watch: Pears
Pick up a few varieties of these delicate Autumn gems next time you're at the market.
Why We Love Pears
There’s a lot folks don’t show enough love to this underappreciated fruit. Find out what you've been missing.
5-Ingredients: Pear Chutney
Make homemade pear chutney to serve with chicken or pork, with a cheese plate, over yogurt or on a sandwich.
Market Watch: Asian Pears
Also known as “apple pears” these crunchy, yet juicy fruits are a seasonal treat to savor! Gobble ‘em up while you can.
Turkey and Hummus-Wrapped Pears
Start the new year off right with an easy-to-make, delicious, healthy and party-ready appetizer: pears wrapped in hummus and turkey.
Are Pears the New Apples?
It appears that pears are everywhere — but are they the new apples?
5 New Ways to Prepare Pears
It’s a fabulous time of year for pears! Take advantage of the sweet flavor and dose of fiber and potassium in these innovative recipes.