Best pears and cheese pairings

Pears are a versatile fruit and add their signature flavour and delicate aroma to all sorts of recipes, from sweet – like the Bartlett pears in our Rosemary Pear Mocktail – to savoury – like the Starkrimson or Bosc pears in our Honey Pear Baked Brie.

Serve these pears and cheese pairings at your next party

Starkrimson pears and Feta cheese

The juicy Starkrimson shines when served with a briny cheese like feta or the earthy, nutty creaminess of a brie. 

Anjou pears and goat cheese

Sweet Anjou pears sing when paired with a soft, tangy goat cheese, hard Mountain cheese or smoked Gouda.

Bosc pears and blue cheese

Crisp Bosc pears are delectable coupled with an assertive blue cheese, an aged cheddar or a Manchego.

Are pears healthy? Absolutely!*

Pears aren’t just tasty, they’re a superfood packed with fibre. They also contain vitamin C and are low on the glycemic index, making pears a delicious treat that belong in your kitchen.

1. A medium-sized pear (140g) provides 5 grams of fibre, or 18% of the recommended daily intake.
2. Pears provide vitamin C (6 mg or 7% of the daily value per medium-sized pear), which is a dietary antioxidant that helps to reduce free radicals and lipid oxidation in body tissues. Pears also contain flavinols, an antioxidant linked to good brain health.
3. Pears contain prebiotic fibre, which provides food for beneficial probiotic bacteria and gut health. 
4. There is an important difference between added sugar (as found in soft drinks and candy) and natural sugar found in fruit. When you eat whole fruit, the natural sugar is paired with important vitamins, minerals, water and fibre, which play a role in overall health.
5. Pears are low on the glycemic index (low GI).

*Source: USA Pears

More great pear recipes

Pear Spritz Mocktail

This vibrant mocktail features a rosemary infusion and the sweet taste of pears.

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Baked Brie With Honey Pear Topper

Diced Bosc pear, toasted hazelnuts and honey is the ideal topper for a show-stopping baked brie cheese. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

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Festive Vanilla-Spiced Poached Pears

Shapely and sophisticated, poached pears are always impressive. Bartlett pears are cooked gently, absorbing all the delicious warm spices of star anise, citrus and vanilla pod.

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