What can I do with pear-apples???
We have a small orchard next to our house, and in it are two pear-apple trees. These trees produce pear-apples; they're rounder than a normal apple and usually a bit smaller, yellow all over, and are wonderful to eat right off the tree. However, I haven't ever found a recipe for canning them or freezing them or making applesauce with them. I'm going to try making a chunky applesauce using some of them and some gravenstein apples. Anyone out there have other ideas? We have a LOT of pear apples.
scv
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7 Comments:
Make a pear-apple crisp (or buckle, etc.)! :)
Expatslat at 9:17PM on 09/28/09
I've never heard of pear-apples, but they sound interesting. I would think you could use them the same way as you would apples or pears, such as cobblers using either pie crust or biscuit topping. Other suggestions - single or double crust pie, pie with a crumb topping, rustic tart, or cooked as a side dish with raisins, carmelized onions, cinnamon, a little clove and nutmeg or allspice, a little white or brown sugar, and butter and served with pork roast or chops. You could also roast in the oven with sweet potatoes or prepare them like fried apple slices, or apple fritters. Dice them in small pieces and add to pancake or waffle batter.
LanaRae at 10:26PM on 09/28/09
Pear apples...are they the same as apple pears (asian pears)? If so, I just eat them as is because they're delicious on their own. They also go well with peanut butter.
cycorider at 12:00AM on 09/29/09
you are soo lucky!
I once had this fabulous cold-spinach salad: baby spinach, crumbled blue cheese, candied pecans, red onion and breased pear-apples (with cinnamon)...it was so good I make at home often. Reallly straight-forward too.
@LanaRae: waffle batter sounds awesome!
You could do a simple baked crumble?
hungrychristel at 10:43AM on 09/29/09
SCV - I've been giving this some more thought today. Since it sounds like you have an abundance of fruit, have you considered making pear honey or pear-apple butter? Neither are hard, but do require frequent stirring to prevent scorching. It will be awesome this winter slathered on hot biscuits, and you could present jars to family and friends for holiday gift giving. Nothin' says lovin' like something' from the oven (er-stovetop). Good luck in whatever you decide to do.
@hungrychristel: Thanks for the atta-girl!
LanaRae at 11:36PM on 09/29/09
i've made a really good chutney with them and a little star anise. goes great with pork, latkes, lamb, everything! and keeps well.
dmarina at 12:33AM on 09/30/09
Slice and dry them.
AnnieNT at 11:29AM on 09/30/09