Pears have been recognized as one of the 20 most popular fruits by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it’s no wonder why! They are an excellent source of fiber and a good source of vitamin C for only 100 calories per serving. And they’re sodium-free, fat-free, and cholesterol-free. That’s a...
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Breakfast or Snack
Heat ½ cup pear chunks, water or milk, and quick oats on the stove or in the microwave. Let stand for 2 minutes and sprinkle with cinnamon. Kids will enjoy this dish as a special winter breakfast or snack!
Easy Pear Sauce
Cook 3 medium pears in a microwave until tender. Beat in small amou...
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from USA Pears
Kids will love this colorful, fun, and fruity take on the classic PB&J. Get kids involved in the kitchen, and let them help you make this recipe! The strawberry preserves are sticky and can be a bit tricky to drizzle—try a squeeze bottle for an easy fix!
Ingredients
1 Bartlett or Anjou USA Pear
8 teasp...
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Lunch Ins-pear-ation!
Simple tips to add pears to your lunch
from USA Pears
Pears are delicious eaten fresh out of your hand, but you can make your lunch even sweeter by enjoying pears in combination with other tasty foods. Pears can be eaten in all kinds of fun ways:
- sliced - diced - halved - cu...
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USA Pears: A healthy sweet treat that kids love!
from USA Pears
There are ten primary varieties of USA Pears, and they’re all in season now!
Anjou - Refreshingly sweet and juicy with a hint of citrus.
Red Anjou - Juicy and fresh with a sweet-tart finish.
Bartlett - Quintessential pear flavor and aroma with abundant juice....
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Simple Snack Ideas for Kids
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Pear Cinnamon Toast
Toast bread in a toaster, and microwave thinly sliced pears until tender. Please pears on top of toast and sprinkle with cinnamon for a healthy breakfast or snack!
Baked Pears
Cut pears into thick slices or used halved and cored pears, and place in a bowl.&nbs...
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Is Your Pear Ripe?
from USA Pears
A little known fact about the pear is that it is one of the few fruits that does not ripen on the tree. The pear is harvested when it is mature, but not yet ripe, and, if left at room temperature, it slowly reaches a sweet and succulent maturity as it ripens from the inside out.
As tempting...
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