When are Pears in Season?
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Pears are a sweet, juicy fruit available in fresh or canned varieties. Pears are unique because they ripen from the inside out, and they ripen best off the tree. To test for ripeness, press the stem with a thumb; if it gives slightly, it is ready to eat. Pears can be baked, poached, grilled, or added to salads, cobblers, and soups.
Fun fact: Some varieties of pears are completely brown or have natural brown spots.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Pear Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Discover Foods: Pears . SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Pear Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 19.8 MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- Pears Family Newsletter (PDF, 865 KB). SNAP-Ed Michigan Fitness Foundation.
Additional Resources
- Pear Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Pears Handout (PDF, 855 KB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Pear Handout (PDF, 1.3 MB). Montana State University Extension.
- Parent and Teacher Materials. Pear Bureau Northwest.
- Conditioning & Handling Pears. California Pear Advisory Board.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Whole Wheat Spiced Pear Bread. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Pears. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- USA Pears Recipes. Pear Bureau Northwest.
- California Pears Recipes. California Pear Advisory Board.
- Have a Plant ® Pear Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 medium pear ( 178g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 101 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Total Sugars | 17 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 4 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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