Pears
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How to Choose
- Check the neck - it should give slightly when ripe.
- Avoid pears with bruises or soft spots.
- Conference and Comice are UK favourites.
- Buy firm and ripen at home.
Storage Tips
- Ripen at room temperature.
- Refrigerate once ripe to slow further ripening.
- Use within 3-5 days once ripe.
- Can be poached and frozen.
Prep & Use
- Poach in red wine and spices.
- Slice into salads with blue cheese.
- Bake into tarts.
- Eat fresh as a snack.
Nutrition (per 100g)
| kcal | 57 |
| protein | 0.4 g |
| carbs | 15 g |
| sugars | 10 g |
| fiber | 3.1 g |
| fat | 0.1 g |
Recipe Inspiration
Poached Pears
Elegant dessert with chocolate
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Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
Classic autumn salad combination
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