Fun with Pears!
Check out this collection of fun ways to feature pears during Pear Month this December!Pears can be wonderful holiday centerpieces, party platter ingredients, and even gifts!Pear Centerpiece:Materials:
- 12 pears, preferably different colors (we used 3 different types: Comice, Bosc, and Red Bartlett)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Large clear decorative bowl or vase
Directions:
- Place half the cranberries on the bottom of the bowl or vase.
- Layer pears on top of the cranberries in a decorative pattern.
- Sprinkle remaining cranberries over the top of the pears.
- Keep chilled until ready for use.
- Use as a centerpiece during dinner. As a bonus, serve it for dessert.
- 8 cups mixed greens, washed
- 2 sliced Red Bartlett pears
- 1/4 cup sliced dried figs
- 1/4 cup mixed dried fruit: golden raisins, blueberries, cranberries
- 2 tablespoons toasted walnut pieces
- Balsamic vinegar to taste
Directions:
- Place the greens in a large bowl and top with pears, figs, dried fruit and walnut pieces.
- Serve vinegar on the side.
Dried Fruit Gift Platter:This is a healthier alternative to cookies -- and it's easier too!Materials:
- 1/2 cup dried pears
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup halved dried figs (cutting them in half makes them much prettier)
Directions
- Make a fun and decorative pattern with dried fruits.
- Consider using a spiral dish.
- You could also layer the fruit in a mason jar for easy gifting!
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