Air-dried bison is a specialty product you can replace with air-dried beef, a Swiss item known as bundenfleisch. In a pinch, prosciutto provides a nice cured flavour.
With their sweetness and nice chewy texture, prunes make a surprising and delicious addition to this autumn salad. Toast pecans on a baking sheet in a 325°F (160°C) oven until fragrant, 4 to 6 minutes.
PEI blueberries, raspberries and apples are the fixings for most lobster supper pies. Catherine Hennessey also favours a pear-and-apple combo with homemade ice cream.
For a perfect condiment partner, you'll want to make up a batch of our easy Pear Ketchup. You'll find the recipe link below.
This no-bake snack is not only healthy but also allows little chefs to be creative. A pear is a great alternative if you're out of apples.
Grainy mustard adds a bit of texture to the sauce, but you can use Dijon. Garnish with orange wedges and serve with pears and short pasta, such as orzo.
(8 months +)
This classic combination is comfort food for little palates, too. For variety, replace the apple with pears or prunes. Try to choose pork that isn't seasoned, which adds unnecessary salt to this meal.
This indulgent maple-infused custard is made even sweeter by adding a seasonal buttery pear topping. To ensure that the custard is set in time for dessert, make the pots de creme well in advance of your guests' arrival.
A medley of poached dried fruits — apricots, prunes, raisins, apples, peaches and pears — is handsome in a tall glass pitcher or crystal bowl. Although not traditional, a splash of brandy added to the mixture is delicious and compatible with the festive spirit.
These little loaves work wonders as gifts, but you can also set them out as a sweet afternoon treat or as part of a holiday brunch. For a selection of flavours, make the Chocolate-Pear Loaves and Chestnut Loaves as well and package the trio in a pretty tin.
