What Are Dried pears and How Can I Use Them?
Dried pears rewards a little know-how: how to choose them, cook them, store them, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 8 recipes to cook with them.
What are dried pears?
Where found
Dried pears are usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
- In Chinese:
- 干梨
- British (UK) term:
- Dried pears
- en français:
- poires séchées
- en español:
- peras secas
Recipes using dried pears
There are 8 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Oat Scones with Apple-Pear Butter
The oat scones were buttery, fluffy and delicious, when we spread the apple-pear butter on top, the flavor was just amazing. Sweet, a bit sour and smooth apple-pear butter went deliciously well with these yummy scones.
Awesome Fruit Filled Bread
Fruit-filled yeast bread wrapped around a dense, spiced filling of dried pears, prunes, raisins and walnuts spiked with kirsch. The fruit is enclosed in a soft enriched dough and baked golden. A festive, slice-and-serve loaf.
Stewed Fruits
Dried prunes, apricots, and pears slow-cooked with vanilla bean, lemon zest, and a touch of sugar until thick and jammy. Make it on the stovetop or set-and-forget in a crockpot.
Cinnamon Fruit Soup
Scandinavian cinnamon fruit soup with dried apricots, prunes, peaches, and pears thickened with tapioca. Served chilled as either a Nordic dessert or a sweet starter.
Pear Cranberry Conserve
Pear cranberry conserve made with dried pears and fresh cranberries simmered into a thick, ruby-colored spread. Just four ingredients, no pectin needed.
Uzvar(Dried Fruit Compote)
Uzvar is a traditional Ukrainian dried fruit compote simmered in apple cider with honey, cloves, and cinnamon. Warm, fruity, and gently spiced, it keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Brischtner Nytlae (Dried Pears Poached in Spice Wine)
A traditional Swiss dessert of dried pears poached in spiced red wine, served alongside creamy walnut rice pudding and a honey-butter wine sauce. Elegant, aromatic, and unforgettable.
Apple Pear Cake
Light tube cake studded with fresh apples and minced dried pears, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Low-calorie thanks to minimal margarine and buttermilk. Dust with powdered sugar.
