Pear Honey – just what the name says. So sweet and flavorful. Be prepared though. One taste and it will disappear in a flash. See that little bit on the little plate in the picture? That is what is left of the whole batch. Yeh, the same day I made it!
A superb spread, Pear Honey is really easy to make. Pear Honey makes me think of turning leaves, earthy smells, and gorgeous rich reds and yellows. It just says Fall! No honey involved and the name may refer to the sweet, deep pear flavor itself. This is a favorite on holiday tables – but you can use it any time! It is a perfectly marvelous topper for ice cream or a crusty bread, hot biscuits or any food you can top with fruit.
I use Bartlett pears to make this. They are somewhat thin skinned so peeling is optional. Quarter them lengthwise and remove the core, then cut into small pieces about half inch square. I cut the original recipe in half and just make it when needed and pears are in season in the grocery. If you have access to a pear tree or are able to buy pears in bulk – heaven!! Since the pears are chopped and then cooked, this recipe is a good way to use the seconds.
The pear is one of the few fruits that does not ripen on the tree. Harvested when mature, but not yet ripe, then left at room temperature, a pear slowly ripens from the inside out. How do you know when the pear has ripened? The Pear Bureau Northwest says to “ Check the Neck™ daily.” Apply gentle pressure to the neck of the pear with your thumb. If it yields to pressure, it’s ripe.” After it is ripe, put it in the refrigerator to keep up to five days.
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Janice says
My pear tree is over loaded this fall. I plan to make lots of this and use some for gifts at Christmas. Thank you for the recipe! I am sure it tastes great. Jan
Julie @ HostessAtHeart says
I was thinking these would be great on toast until I was the biscuit idea. It would also be yummy on cornbread!
Charlene says
Oh — I didn’t think about cornbread! That would be good!!! .
Shirley says
Just printed this off! My hubby is going to be so excited about this!!!
Charlene says
Enjoy!! You know, making this MIGHT lead to making fresh biscuits or home made bread, too 🙂 Distract him with a bowl of vanilla ice cream with a spoonful of Pear Honey on top.