Pears
Any suggestions as to what to do with them? I don't eat a ton of fruit (too many calories, I know...don't want to hear it) but I like bits of fruit in things. I don't want them to spoil... |
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| You could dice them and freeze them to use in pancakes, or in a glaze on ice cream, in yogurt, in muffins, in fruit salads etc? |
| they freeze okay? do I need to do anything to them first (besides cutting them up)? |
| Third Edition -- 1993
Freezing Pears1 Susan Reynolds2 Select full-flavored pears that are crisp and firm, not mealy in texture. Wash, peel and core. Slice medium pears into twelfths, large ones into sixteenths. SYRUP PACK Heat pears in boiling 40 percent syrup (see Table 1) for 1 to 2 minutes, depending on size of pieces. Drain and cool. Pack pears and cover with cold 40 percent syrup (see Table 1). For a better product, add ¼ teaspoon (2250 mg) ascorbic acid to a quart of cold syrup. Leave head space (see Table 2). Place a small piece of crumpled water resistant paper on top to hold the fruit down. Seal and freeze. UNSWEETENED PACKS See "Freezing Fruits." Table 1. Syrups for Use in Freezing Fruits. Type of Syrup Percent Syrup* Cups of Sugar** Cups of Water Yield of Syrup in Cups Very Light 10% ½ 4 4½ cups Light 20% 1 4 4¾ cups Medium 30% 1¾ 4 5 cups Heavy 40% 2¾ 4 5 cups Very Heavy 50% 4 4 6 cups * Approximate ** In general, up to one-fourth of the sugar may be replaced by corn syrup or mild-flavored honey. A larger proportion of corn syrup may be used if a very bland, light-colored type is selected. 1. This document was extracted from Bulletin 989, "So Easy to Preserve," produced by the Cooperative Extension Service, the University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Third Edition published in 1993. 2. Susan Reynolds, M.S., former Extension Foods Specialist, University of Georgia; revised by Judy Harrison, Ph.D., Extension Food Specialist, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Athens. For more information contact your local Extension Service agent. Putting Knowledge to Work The University of Georgia and Ft. Valley State College, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. The Cooperative Extension Service offers education programs, assistance and materials to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. An equal opportunity/affirmative action organization committed to a diverse work force. Freezing Pears Page 2 Table 2. Head space to allow between packed food and closure. Type of Pack Container with wide top opening Container with narrow top opening Pint Quart Pint Quart Liquid pack* 1/2 inch 1 inch 3/4 inch*** 1 1/2 inch Dry pack** 1/2 inch 1/2 inch 1/2 inch 1/2 inch * Fruit packed in juice, sugar, syrup or water; crushed or puréed fruit, or fruit juice. ** Fruit or vegetable packed without added sugar or liquid. *** Head space for juice should be 1 1/2 inches. |
| Hmmmmmm I love Harry and David pears.... so juicy, so sweet....
drooling......ughghhghhghghhccchchchchchh |
| Uhh... Maybe you should send some of your extra pears to Ron, we seem to have discovered a weak spot...
We know your weakness now Ron!!!! PEARS!  |
Ron wrote: Hmmmmmm I love Harry and David pears.... so juicy, so sweet....
drooling......ughghhghhghghhccchchchchchh Ron... or Homer? LOL |
| When overloaded, I've made pear jam........of course I liked it better when I added a few peaches to the mix. |
| Yeah, I thought about jam, but I'm not a canner--I find the grocery store to be sufficient in that department! I guess we'll just have to go on a pear spree. I think I'll make an arugula salad with the pears and red onion and goat cheese... |
| Im coming over Steph....add some pecans or pine nuts too.....that sound just too too yummy! |
| Baked pears are easy to make, use the same type of recipe that you would for apples. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped walnuts etc. |
Darcy wrote: Im coming over Steph....add some pecans or pine nuts too.....that sound just too too yummy!
Mmmmmm I love pine nuts.... |
You'll have to add the nuts to your own salad--I can't eat them! I'm not all out allergic, but I'm sensitive and they make my throat itch and close up a little  |
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