Pears, consumed with the skin, are full of fiber, vitamin C and vitamin A. One medium sized pear is about 100 calories. But ripening pears can be much like avocados where one minute they are hard and the next they are overripe! Here are some great sweet and savory items to make with over ripened pears - great for lighter, spring menus!
Savory Recipes
Grilled Ham and Cheese with Pears from Martha Stewart
Gorgonzola Risotto with Pears from Simply Delicious
Sweet Bacon and Pear Pizza from The Columbus Dispatch
Sweet Recipes
Pear Crisps from Epicurious
Pear Ginger Muffins from Ordinary Miracles