{"id":5673,"date":"2023-09-01T09:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T09:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/?p=5673"},"modified":"2023-09-07T16:10:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T16:10:47","slug":"pears-are-perfect-for-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/pears-are-perfect-for-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons Pears Are the Perfect Fruit for Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking forward to fall as much as we are? With each new season comes new, in-season fruits, and we\u2019re eager for the arrival of one of our favorites: the Pear<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When it comes to fall fruits, apples may spring first to your mind (along with pumpkins and squash, which are, botanically speaking, fruits, not vegetables). But while you\u2019re planning for apple crisps, pumpkin pies, and butternut squash soup, don\u2019t forget about the many varieties of pear and all their benefits! Attractive and delicious, Pears are one of our most popular fall gifts, whether our customers plan to use them in fall arrangements, send them to loved ones as gifts, or lay in a supply for themselves.<\/p>\n

A fresh pear makes a wonderful snack \u2013 but that\u2019s not the only thing that makes pears so great. Read on for our top 5 reasons why pears are the perfect fall fruit:<\/p>\n

1. Pears may help keep you from getting sick \u2013 and\/or help you recover faster if you do<\/em> get sick.<\/h3>\n

From the common cold to COVID-19, colder weather usually brings with it a host of ailments that can inconvenience you at best or make you dangerously ill at worst. That\u2019s because many flu and cold viruses thrive in colder weather, and with people spending more time indoors, germs are easier to spread from person to person. Plus, exposure to frigid temperatures can lower your immune system.<\/p>\n

Pears often get overshadowed by the apple (the fruit that reportedly keeps the doctor away), but they\u2019re every bit as much of a nutritional powerhouse. In fact, fresh pears contain even more fiber than apples, as well as lots of vitamins C, B, and K. Pears are also rich in potassium, iron, and folate, and contain beneficial antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can bolster your immune system, keep your digestive system running smoothly, and improve your skin\u2019s health. Speaking of skins, the skin of a pear contains lots of pectin, a type of soluble fiber that feeds the friendly bacteria in the gut.<\/p>\n

Fruits Facts: Pear Nutrition At a Glance:<\/em><\/p>\n

A medium-sized pear (about 5 oz.) from your pear fruit basket typically has about:<\/p>\n

\u2022 100 calories
\n\u2022 3 g fat
\n\u2022 27 g carbohydrates
\n\u2022 17 g sugars
\n\u2022 8 mg sodium
\n\u2022 High amounts of Vitamins C, K, minerals and antioxidants<\/p>\n

2. Pears taste better (and are better for you) during the fall.<\/h3>\n

Depending on the variety, pear season in the US starts in September and runs through December. You may have heard it said that fruits and veggies taste best and are at their most nutritious when they\u2019re in season. This is true \u2013 which is why the pears you\u2019ll find in the grocery store in, say, May, don\u2019t taste quite as good as the ones you\u2019ll find in October. Unless they\u2019re from a climate where they\u2019re in season (in which case they\u2019ll have spent a long time traveling and won\u2019t be as fresh), off-season pears are really just last season\u2019s pears that have been overwintered in a temperature-controlled, low-oxygen environment to keep them from ripening.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re not bad<\/em> for you, of course \u2013 they just don\u2019t have that oh-so-fresh, just-picked flavor we prize so much at Pittman & Davis<\/a>. This is precisely why we only offer in-season fruit from mature trees \u2013 so you get that farm-to-table flavor we ourselves love so much. When your order of pears arrives from us, you can rest assured that they were picked within days of you ordering them, and shipped right to you without spending any time in a storage facility. That way, you\u2019re always sure to get the best flavor and most nutrients available.<\/p>\n

3. Pears are every bit as delicious as apples when used in fall baking.<\/h3>\n

When it\u2019s too chilly to leave the windows open, the smell of a baking pie is often a more than adequate substitute for a fresh breeze! When autumn\u2019s in the air, the thoughts of many turn to freshly baked apple pie, but pear pie, redolent with cinnamon, is every bit as enticing \u2013 and a unique addition to a Thanksgiving dessert table.<\/p>\n

When it comes to baking with pears, the sky is the limit\u2026pears work well in cakes, cookies, pies, cobblers, muffins\u2026even donuts. In fact, any recipe that calls for apples usually works equally well with pears!<\/p>\n

Here are a few ideas for using pears in your fall baking:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Chocolate Pear Muffins<\/a>
\n\u2022 Pear Upside-Down Cake<\/a>
\n\u2022 Pear Cobbler<\/a>
\n\u2022 Apple-Pear Crisp with Peanut Butter<\/a>
\n\u2022 Pear Rosemary Danish<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Pears can add fresh flavor to your meals even after your summer garden has been put to bed.<\/h3>\n

If you love adding fresh, in-season fruits and veggies from your garden or the local farmer\u2019s market to your meals, fall may seem like a sad time for you. It doesn\u2019t have to, though\u2026fresh, yummy Pittman & Davis Pears<\/a> can be used in a variety of applications in addition to baking.<\/p>\n

Miss having fresh berries in your morning cereal, yogurt or smoothie? Chopped fresh pears are just as good. Does adding fresh tomato slices to your sandwiches make them pop with flavor? Sliced pears make a great addition to salads, sandwiches, soups, and charcuterie boards.<\/p>\n

As long as pears are in season, freshness doesn\u2019t have to end when fall comes! Get creative, or try one of the following recipes…<\/p>\n

\u2026for breakfast: Maple, Pear and Pecan Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oats<\/a>
\n\u2026for lunch: Pear & Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich<\/a>
\n\u2026for salads: Tangy Pear & Blue Cheese Salad<\/a>
\n\u2026for dinner: Grilled Pork Chops with Spiced Pears<\/a>
\n\u2026for dessert: Maple Walnut Baked Pears<\/a>
\n\u2026for a snack: Slow-Roasted Pear Chips<\/a>
\n\u2026for cocktails: Apple & Pear White Sangria<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you looking forward to fall as much as we are? With each new season comes new, in-season fruits, and we\u2019re eager for the arrival of one of our favorites: the Pear. When it comes to fall fruits, apples may spring first to your mind (along with pumpkins and squash, which are, botanically speaking, fruits, not vegetables). But while you\u2019re planning for apple crisps, pumpkin pies, and butternut squash soup, don\u2019t forget about the many varieties of pear and all their benefits! Attractive and delicious, Pears are one of our most popular fall gifts, whether our customers plan to use them in fall arrangements, send them to loved ones as gifts, or lay in a supply for themselves. A fresh pear makes a wonderful snack \u2013 but that\u2019s not the only thing that makes pears so great. Read on for our top 5 reasons why pears are the perfect fall fruit: 1. Pears may help keep you from getting sick \u2013 and\/or help you recover faster if you do get sick. From the common cold to COVID-19, colder weather usually brings with it a host of ailments that can inconvenience you at best or make you dangerously ill at worst. That\u2019s because many flu and cold viruses thrive in colder weather, and with people spending more time indoors, germs are easier to spread from person to person. Plus, exposure to frigid temperatures can lower your immune system. Pears often get overshadowed by the apple (the fruit that reportedly keeps the doctor away), but they\u2019re every bit as much of a nutritional powerhouse. In fact, fresh pears contain even more fiber than apples, as well as lots of vitamins C, B, and K. Pears are also rich in potassium, iron, and folate, and contain beneficial antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can bolster your immune system, keep your digestive system running smoothly, and improve your skin\u2019s health. Speaking of skins, the skin of a pear contains lots of pectin, a type of soluble fiber that feeds the friendly bacteria in the gut. Fruits Facts: Pear Nutrition At a Glance: A medium-sized pear (about 5 oz.) from your pear fruit basket typically has about: \u2022 100 calories \u2022 3 g fat \u2022 27 g carbohydrates \u2022 17 g sugars \u2022 8 mg sodium \u2022 High amounts of Vitamins C, K, minerals and antioxidants 2. Pears taste better (and are better for you) during the fall. Depending on the variety, pear season in the US starts in September and runs through December. You may have heard it said that fruits and veggies taste best and are at their most nutritious when they\u2019re in season. This is true \u2013 which is why the pears you\u2019ll find in the grocery store in, say, May, don\u2019t taste quite as good as the ones you\u2019ll find in October. Unless they\u2019re from a climate where they\u2019re in season (in which case they\u2019ll have spent a long time traveling and won\u2019t be as fresh), off-season pears are really just last season\u2019s pears that have been overwintered in a temperature-controlled, low-oxygen environment to keep them from ripening. They\u2019re not bad for you, of course \u2013 they just don\u2019t have that oh-so-fresh, just-picked flavor we prize so much at Pittman & Davis. This is precisely why we only offer in-season fruit from mature trees \u2013 so you get that farm-to-table flavor we ourselves love so much. When your order of pears arrives from us, you can rest assured that they were picked within days of you ordering them, and shipped right to you without spending any time in a storage facility. That way, you\u2019re always sure to get the best flavor and most nutrients available. 3. Pears are every bit as delicious as apples when used in fall baking. When it\u2019s too chilly to leave the windows open, the smell of a baking pie is often a more than adequate substitute for a fresh breeze! When autumn\u2019s in the air, the thoughts of many turn to freshly baked apple pie, but pear pie, redolent with cinnamon, is every bit as enticing \u2013 and a unique addition to a Thanksgiving dessert table. When it comes to baking with pears, the sky is the limit\u2026pears work well in cakes, cookies, pies, cobblers, muffins\u2026even donuts. In fact, any recipe that calls for apples usually works equally well with pears! Here are a few ideas for using pears in your fall baking: \u2022 Chocolate Pear Muffins \u2022 Pear Upside-Down Cake \u2022 Pear Cobbler \u2022 Apple-Pear Crisp with Peanut Butter \u2022 Pear Rosemary Danish 4. Pears can add fresh flavor to your meals even after your summer garden has been put to bed. If you love adding fresh, in-season fruits and veggies from your garden or the local farmer\u2019s market to your meals, fall may seem like a sad time for you. It doesn\u2019t have to, though\u2026fresh, yummy Pittman & Davis Pears can be used in a variety of applications in addition to baking. Miss having fresh berries in your morning cereal, yogurt or smoothie? Chopped fresh pears are just as good. Does adding fresh tomato slices to your sandwiches make them pop with flavor? Sliced pears make a great addition to salads, sandwiches, soups, and charcuterie boards. As long as pears are in season, freshness doesn\u2019t have to end when fall comes! Get creative, or try one of the following recipes… \u2026for breakfast: Maple, Pear and Pecan Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oats \u2026for lunch: Pear & Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich \u2026for salads: Tangy Pear & Blue Cheese Salad \u2026for dinner: Grilled Pork Chops with Spiced Pears \u2026for dessert: Maple Walnut Baked Pears \u2026for a snack: Slow-Roasted Pear Chips \u2026for cocktails: Apple & Pear White Sangria<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5677,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[295,58,294,91],"class_list":["post-5673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fruit-information","tag-fall-fruits","tag-fruit-facts","tag-pear-season","tag-pears"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5673"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5673\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5678,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5673\/revisions\/5678"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}