PEARS

Pears are picked early and ripen into sweet, juicy fruit after being removed from the vine. They are one of world’s most popular fruits, with 3,000 varieties available worldwide. The Pear is a versatile fruit that can be eaten out of hand or in many sweet and savoury dishes. Vineland Growers offers three varieties of pears including Bartlett, Bosc and Cold Snap Pear.

Recipes

Pear GaletteMade with store-bought pastry, this free-form pear tart takes only a few minutes to prepare but is an easy and elegant dessert for entertaining family and friends. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream flavoured with a splash of dark rum.
Ontario Pear Prosciutto Grilled PizzaGrilling is not just for meats and veggies – it’s for pizza too! So, when the weather is inviting, take the pizza making outdoors. Kids will love the novelty of cooking al fresco, so get them involved in the preparation as well.
Ontario Pear, Blue Cheese and Candied Pecan SaladOntario Bartlett Pear is grated and tossed in lemon juice, accompanied by blue cheese and candied pecans over arugula. Served in four small bowls or in a fresh hollowed out pear, and drizzled with citrus vinaigrette.

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