Ever Make Pie With Pears ?

[Nyboy]

I have several different verities. There is still a pear tree at my parents house I can remember eating right off tree as kids.

 

[Nyboy]

I wonder if I could root a branch from pear tree? I highly doubt its grafted.

 

[baymule]

My grandmother made mock apple pie from pears and it was so good! I can them like Ridgerunner described and they always disappear fast. Pears are Southerners apples. Since most apples don't do well in our heat, pears are the next best thing. Sometimes you can see a pear tree out in a field, the old house long gone, from long, long ago.

 

[seedcorn]

Hind site, wish I’d have planted pear trees instead of Apple. Although could have done both.

 

[ninnymary]

Hind site, wish I’d have planted pear trees instead of Apple. Although could have done both.

It’s never too late! Buy one from a local nursery next year. Should produce right away.

Mary

 

[goldenhoof]

If you exchange pears for apples in applesauce, its makes a great pear sauce!

 

[Nyboy]

What I like about pears over apple trees is no spraying

 

[ducks4you]

@Nyboy, NOT my recipes!!! BUT, I do make a mean pie, so I will take credit. Did you use fresh cranberries?

 

[Nyboy]

Didnt make yet pears still awhile before ripe

 

[Jared77]

I love pear butter. Super simple peel, core, and puree the the pears. A food processor saves you a lot of time with this. Put it in a big pot. Add sugar and a little water or apple juice so it doesn't scorch. Turn the burner on low stir every so often. Let it bubble away. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice and clove in small increments. Stir taste it in about 20-30 minutes. If its not right add more, stir and taste again in 20-30 minutes. When it tastes just this side of Nirvana you're good. Turn the burner off and get canning.

I don't have increments to give you because its all weight based. If you have ____lbs of peeled cored pears you need ___ cups of sugar. The spice mix is all to taste. Just give it time to infuse into the pureed fruit. Don't rush it, you will be glad you tasted and retasted it as you let it cook.

And before you say anything I'm sure someone you know knows how to can. So ask around now so you can plan ahead

A little lemon juice to give it the acid you need to safely can it and you're good to go. I used an apple butter recipe and swapped it out with pears and it comes out amazing.

You can also do this with peaches. Peach butter is sweet and absolutely amazing. Makes great gifts and is super easy also.

Another thing to look at is brandied pears. Google them there are a number of recipes (including 1 from Martha herself) those you could serve with a nice piece of pork. Brandied pears are very easy to make and just need time to "marinate" before enjoying.