Too many canned pears

[Peggy]

Recently someone gave a lot of canned pears. Any suggestions on what to do with them? I'm really not much of a pear fan, neither is my son. If I can't come up with something, going to give them to someone else! Thanks!

[Mama]

I'd make this! I'm sure canned pears would work fine.

• 6 cups Anjou or Bartlett pears, cored and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 3 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/3 cup regular oats
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Combine pears and lemon juice in a 2-quart baking dish; toss gently to coat. Combine granulated sugar, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; stir with a whisk. Add cornstarch mixture to pear mixture; toss well to coat.
• Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor; pulse 2 times or until combined. Add chilled butter; pulse 6 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add oats and walnuts; pulse 2 times. Sprinkle flour mixture evenly over pear mixture.
• Bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until pears are tender and topping is golden brown. Cool 20 minutes on a wire rack; serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe from: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/harv...0000000344091/

[Peggy]

Thanks Mama! That does sound and look wonderful! And would use up a lot of them, lol!

[QSis]

Mmmmm that DOES look terrific, Mama!

Lee

[SilverSage]

How about a pear sorbet?

[luvs]

use pureed pear instead of applesauce to replace some of the fat in baked goodies

a chunky apple-pear puree w/ cinnamon & sugar.

they would be great in cooked cereals

u could give them to someone w/ an infant if they're not packed in syrup so they can make babyfood

maybe give to a food pantry

[QSis]

I love canned pear halves filled with cottage cheese. But, I may be the only one who does.

And how many of those can one eat? LOL!

Lee

[CaliforniaCook]

Pear clafouti

Stuff them with cream cheese mixed w/ chocolate syrup or chocolate chips & chopped walnuts

Ricotta & chocolate stuffed pears
http://prouditaliancook.blogspot.com...rt-3-ways.html

Add them to a salad w/ spinach, thinly sliced or diced red onions, and bacon or walnuts

Pear, Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza (I would add the pears after baking.)
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pear...0000001963974/

[Mama]

Nope, Lee, you're not the only one! I love pears with cottage cheese as well as peaches with cottage cheese.

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by SilverSage

How about a pear sorbet?

That would work, thanks!!

[Peggy]

Thanks for the idea Luvs!

[Peggy]

Thanks Qsis!

[Peggy]

Thanks for the links California Cook, and the ideas

[VeraBlue]

How about a cool pear soup with a brandy and chipotle cream swirl?

[goatherder]

the following link is a tried and true, award winning, outstanding recipe using canned pears. I have made it dozens of times..

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Pear-Custard-Bars

[Peggy]

That sounds good too Vera, thanks!

[Peggy]

Thanks Goatherder! I appreciate it!

[Mr. Green Jeans]

I echo Lee's comment on cottage cheese. If they are halves, place a tablespoon of mincemeat in the pocket and put under a broiler for about 5 minutes.

[Peggy]

Good idea on putting under the broiler Mr Green Jeans, thanks!

[Carolina Cooking]

I like pears. i don't know about canned tho. I buy fresh.

I stuff boneless chicken breast with a hunk of brie & pear's.

Pork chops or loin or country ribs with kraut & pears, instead of apples.

Over pancakes & waffles. Saute'd first with brown sugar.

upside down cake.

Over ice cream..

BTW a smoothie . don't bother lol.

[Peggy]

Thanks Carolina!!