Hey Steemians :)
Here is some piece of information about juicy fascinating fruit Pear!!


Dozens of different varieties of pear are now available almost everywhere!
Most have paper-thin skins and a similar shape, although some, such as the Asian pear, look a little different. A cooling, uplifting, low-allergy fruit and an excellent source of water-soluble fiber, pears also contain useful amounts of beta-carotene and B vitamins, as well as traces of copper, phosphorus, potassium, and other essential elements.





How do i get the best from it?
- Keep the skin on
Most of its vitamin C and dietary fiber is contained within its thin skin. - Ripen at home
Pears bruise easily when ripe. Buy them slightly underripe and let them ripen at home. - Dried
Like most dried fruits, pears are high in sugar but are a good source of natural fiber.
Eat just a few for a sustained energy lift. - Juice them
Fresh pear juice is cooling and uplifting if your are feeling hot and anxious.
How do i use it?
- Uplifting drink

Boil dried pears in water for 15 minutes. Strain and reserve the hot liquid, allow to cool, then drink to relieve nervous exhaustion and symptoms of PMS
- Poach them

Cook fresh pears gently in a light honey syrup or wine; add a little grated ginger or cinnamon, if you like. Serve while warm, sprinkled with toasted almonds
FULL RECIPE OF POACHED PEAR WITH ALMONDS
In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar, lemon slice and cinnamon stick to a boil. Carefully peel pears, leaving stem attached; add to sugar mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pears are tender, turning occasionally.
Carefully remove pears and set aside. Add red-hots to sugar syrup; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until syrup is reduced by half. Remove from the heat; discard lemon and cinnamon.
Stir in extracts. Return pears to sauce; cool to room temperature. To serve, spoon sauce onto dessert plates; top with pears. Sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 2 servings.

