Sweet, juicy, and mellow, USA Pears lend themselves to nearly any application imaginable, from classic salads to grilled sandwiches, velvety soups to vegetarian entrees. All 10 varieties of USA Pears have their own flavor, texture, and color, making them a perfectly versatile fruit for all your needs. Browse through our recipe categories for ins-pear-ation to keep your menus fresh all year long!
Top menu mentions in independent and chain restaurants include:– Salads
– Desserts
– Appetizers
Consider mentioning the variety of pear for greater value.
USA Pears are grown in four key districts, including Wenatchee and Yakima valley in Washington and the Mid-Columbia River and Medford regions of Oregon. Beautiful rivers, mountains and ideal growing conditions contribute to high quality fruit.- There are 10 pear varieties available and several available nearly year round.
- Pears are picked unripe from the tree and then ripen at room temperature.
- Pears have more fiber than the top 20 fruits sold at retail. Each medium sized pear provides 6 grams of fiber.
- Kids love pears for their sweet, juicy flavor.
