Food Holidays: December 2022: National Pear Month

National Pear Month

All December is National Pear Month which celebrates the flavor of this delicious Fruit.

Whether Peaches are enjoyed fresh off the tree or as a preserve, Pears add significant nutritional benefits to any diet. In the United States, we have ten varieties of Pears. These Pears range in color, texture, and sweetness making Peaches useful in a variety of recipes.

Alter a Pear by lightly baking the Pear and releasing the juices. This Pear makes an elegant presentation and an even more delicious dessert. Pair the Pear with Wine and Cheese for an elevated flavor. Pears can be added to Soup to take advantage of their texture and character.

Pears offer so much with their variety and abundance. During National Pear Month, enjoy all they have to offer!

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalPearMonth

Don’t hesitate not only during December but every month to explore Pear recipes. Pears will add a whole new flavor to your cooking.

• Roasts, Chicken and Turkey all receive upgraded flavor when Pears are added.
• Salads come alive with sliced Pears and light Vinaigrette dressing.
• Add a Pear Chutney to just about any Pork dish.
• Pears and Cheese go well together.
• Pears complement each other on a Pizza.
• When it comes to Turkey leftovers, add a few slices of Pears to your Turkey and Cranberry sandwich.
• Vintners offer Pear Wines with a subtle sweetness that leans toward a dessert Wine, but not always.
• Pear Wines are made for lingering over.

Try a new variety of Pears and use #NationalPearMonth to share what you have.

NATIONAL PEAR MONTH HISTORY

The U.S. Department of Agriculture proclaimed December National Pear Month in 2004.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates