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About the ingredient pears. Including 237 recipes with pears, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.

 

What are pears?

pears pears pared and quartered pears pears pared and diced

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 NLEA serving (166g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 96Calories from Fat 1
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.7g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g 21%
Sugars 16.3
Protein 0.6g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 1% Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Pears are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Pears are a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do pears weigh?

Amount Weight
1 small 148 grams
1 medium 178 grams
1 large 230 grams
1 cup, slices 140 grams
1 cup, cubes 161 grams
1 NLEA serving 166 grams

Fruits and Fruit Juices

In Chinese:梨子
British (UK) term:
en français:poires
en español:peras

Recipes using pears

There are 237 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Pear Granola Bars

Pear Granola Bars

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Pear Granola Bars

Pears Poached in Red Wine

Pears Poached in Red Wine

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Pears Poached in Red Wine recipe

Caramelized Pear Pancake

Caramelized Pear Pancake

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Juicy chunks of caramelized pears can be found in every single bite, and it's made with whole wheat flour and 1% milk. A delicious and nutritious breakfast to start your day.

Joan's Pear Chutney

Joan's Pear Chutney

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Joan's Chutney recipe

Bacon, Raspberry, Pear Grilled Cheese

Bacon, Raspberry, Pear Grilled Cheese

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A surprisingly wonderful combination to try on your next ooey gooey grilled cheese sandwich.

Juice Poached Pears

Juice Poached Pears

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Juice Poached Pears recipe

Pear & Lamb Kebabs With Harpoon Ale-Rosemary Pan Sauce

Pear & Lamb Kebabs With Harpoon Ale-Rosemary Pan Sauce

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To make the kebabs, you’ll need eight 10-inch wooden or bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes. Metal skewers may overcook the lamb, so use only metal if you like your meat well done.

Rustic Pear Galette with Apricot Glaze

Rustic Pear Galette with Apricot Glaze

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A super juicy and tasty pear galette and it's also very easy to make. This delicious and rustic galette is not too rich, not too sweet and just the right balance. An ideal dessert for fall, especially it's best served while it's warm.

Cheesy Roasted Pear, Butternut and Leek Soup

Cheesy Roasted Pear, Butternut & Leek Soup

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Cheesy Roasted Pear, Butternut and Leek Soup recipe

Cranberry Pear Pie

Cranberry Pear Pie

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Cranberries and pears are a great pair. They make this deliciously fruity filling, and it tastes great with the buttery and flakey pastry. It's as delicious as an apple pie.

Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

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OMG! This is the BEST salad! The only thing I did differently was to add some walnuts instead of cashews. The dressing is extremely refreshing and delicious! You can't go wrong with this recipe!

Pear Walnut Coffee Cake

Pear Walnut Coffee Cake

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Learn how to make a pear walnut coffee cake. This heavenly delight combines pears' sweet, tender juiciness with the delightful crunch of walnuts, all wrapped in a moist, rich cake with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It perfectly accompanies your morning coffee or a lovely afternoon indulgence.

Oven Poached Pears in Wine

Oven Poached Pears in Wine

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Oven Poached Pears in Wine recipe

Pear Almond Tart

Pear Almond Tart

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This delightful dessert is so good, the crust is buttery and flakey, and the pear-almond filling is scrumptious and juicy.

Creamy Butternut Squash Pear Soup

Creamy Butternut Squash Pear Soup

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Butternut Squash Pear Soup recipe

Creamy Butternut Squash Pear Soup

Creamy Butternut Squash Pear Soup

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Spiced Pickled Pears

Spiced Pickled Pears

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These sweet and slightly sour pickled pears are soft and melt in your mouth. Serve it with grilled meat, sausages or hot dogs. A delicious and refreshing side dish.

Pear-Pecan Muffins

Pear-Pecan Muffins

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A nice Autumn flavor to these light muffins. The optional sugar topping makes a more crispy crust. To make these more diabetic friendly, I used Splenda for half of the sugar. Feel free to use all brown sugar.

Roasted Parsnip and Pear Soup

Roasted Parsnip & Pear Soup

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Using seasonal parsnips and pears, adding skim-milk gives the soup more creamy flavor, drizzle concentrated balsamic vinegar on top. It is a fabulous dish.

Caramelized Pears, Maple Walnuts Salad with Prosciutto and Goat Cheese

Caramelized Pears, Maple Walnuts Salad with Prosciutto & Goat Cheese

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The salty prosciutto and creamy goat cheese works deliciously well with the caramelized pears and maple candied walnuts. It's packed with deliciousness and it's also good for you.

Korean Daikon Kimchi

Korean Daikon Kimchi

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Make this classic and delicious Korean kimchi with daikon. It's crunchy, a bit spicy and packed with ginger, garlic and all these yummy Asian flavors.

Korean Cucumber Kimchi

Korean Cucumber Kimchi

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Cucumber kimchi is refreshingly delicious, and it's so easy to make at home. Follow this simple recipe to make your own cucumber kimchi that goes well with all the Korean dishes.

Fresh Fruit Crisp

Fresh Fruit Crisp

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This mouth-watering fruit crisp helps you transform your seasonal fresh fruits into a delicious dessert. You can use apples, pears, or stone-fruits like peaches and apricots.

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