Pears a gift from Above

PEARS

 The pear is a great fruit, but it does need to be picked before it ripens.  When they ripen they become ripe fast, which causes them to bruise very easily.  There are a wide variety of pears grown in the USA Green and Red Anjou, Green and Red Bartlet's, Bosc, Comic, Concord, Forelle, Seckel, Starkrimson. Pears are great for your health, check out this site Dietary Guidelines for Americans for some interesting details.

 Our Little Orchard currently grows Red and Green Bartlet's, which are very popular with our customers

    
                       

There are many ways to use pears, fresh, canned, wine 




Another great thing to do with pears is to make jam or jelly.  Also, a favorite at my house is Pear and Pork Chop


A Medium size pear has approximately 96 calories, 25.66g carbs, and 0.2g fat.

Pear nectar is a great what to enjoy this delicious fruit.  If you follow the link you will learn how to make it yourself.  


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