Pears as Appies

[kadesma]

Try spreading either Camembert or Brie on thin slices of pumpernickel, pop them in the oven til hot then top with a thin slice of sweet pear or apple. Pears are also delicious wrapped in a thin slice of prosciutto as are kiwi.
kadesma

[ChefToddMohr]

My favorite is goat cheese and mango on crostini. Creamy and tart!

[ChefJune]

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Originally Posted by kadesma Try spreading either Camembert or Brie on thin slices of pumpernickel, pop them in the oven til hot then top with a thin slice of sweet pear or apple. Pears are also delicious wrapped in a thin slice of prosciutto as are kiwi. kadesma

I have to laugh, Kades, because when I first saw this topic, I thought it said "Pears as APPLES!"

Pears are SO versatile. One of the favorite things we do with them is use them instead of crackers for cheese and have that for dessert. Pears enhance so many types of cheese, and we just core them and slice them about 1/8-inch thick and put some cheese on them.

[LPBeier]

I had an appie once at local bistro that was a caramelized pear slice (still crisp but with a nice burnt sugar coating) on a thin piece of toasted baguette, and topped with melted Havarti. It was one of the most satisfying little bites I have ever tried. I was just disappointed there were only 5 on the plate as I could have made that my dinner!

[Goodweed of the North]

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Originally Posted by LPBeier I had an appie once at local bistro that was a caramelized pear slice (still crisp but with a nice burnt sugar coating) on a thin piece of toasted baguette, and topped with melted Havarti. It was one of the most satisfying little bites I have ever tried. I was just disappointed there were only 5 on the plate as I could have made that my dinner!

Not an appie, but try replacing the apple in your next pie with slices of D'Anjou pear. It's a wonderful thing.

As for appies, ever eat a pear tart, with caramel on top? Absolutely yummy.

Seeeeeeeya; Goodweed of the North

[LPBeier]

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Originally Posted by Goodweed of the North Not an appie, but try replacing the apple in your next pie with slices of D'Anjou pear. It's a wonderful thing. As for appies, ever eat a pear tart, with caramel on top? Absolutely yummy. Seeeeeeeya; Goodweed of the North

I made mini pear tart tatins for an appizer/dessert wedding I did this summer. They were a huge hit and would be similar to what you are mentioning.

[LPBeier]

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Originally Posted by kadesma Try spreading either Camembert or Brie on thin slices of pumpernickel, pop them in the oven til hot then top with a thin slice of sweet pear or apple. Pears are also delicious wrapped in a thin slice of prosciutto as are kiwi. kadesma

Kades, thanks for getting this going. Pears are wonderful to cook/bake with and yet don't get a lot of notice. I specially love pears and prosciutto! Such an interesting and tasty combo!

[kadesma]

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Originally Posted by ChefJune I have to laugh, Kades, because when I first saw this topic, I thought it said "Pears as APPLES!" Pears are SO versatile. One of the favorite things we do with them is use them instead of crackers for cheese and have that for dessert. Pears enhance so many types of cheese, and we just core them and slice them about 1/8-inch thick and put some cheese on them.

I love pears, they are refreshing not overly sweet, just right with cheese..I should have worded my title a little differntly, but oh well goofy is as goofy does
kades

[kadesma]

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Originally Posted by LPBeier Kades, thanks for getting this going. Pears are wonderful to cook/bake with and yet don't get a lot of notice. I specially love pears and prosciutto! Such an interesting and tasty combo!

People tend to use melon with prosciutto and don't try it with pears. The flavors to me while both yummy I prefer the pears...
kades

[kadesma]

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Originally Posted by ChefToddMohr My favorite is goat cheese and mango on crostini. Creamy and tart!

I love mango and this sounds wonderful, thanks for sharing the idea. will be trying it soon.
kades