2 posts tagged “pears”

Or woman...whatever. Today's experimental pear recipe was for Bartlett Pear Muffins.

The recipe made a dozen. I didn't have any nuts either. The kids don't really like nuts in their cookies or breads anyway. I slathered 'em with butter and the kids had them for dessert with a nice cold glass of milk. They were a little bland in my opinion. I think I'll add cinnamon and sprinkle some sugar on top before I bake them next time I make them. Considering I still have about 15 lbs of pears left, I think I'll be making this again.

My in-laws have a pear tree in their yard. They don't pick them, but in the past some guy would come by every year and pick them. The man has passed away and there wasn't anyone to pick the pears this year.

I don't like letting things go to waste and I'm certainly not one to turn down free food, the kids and I picked a bunch and brought them home...

That isn't all of the pears. The kids have been taking them for school snacks. The kids have taken big bags to their teachers. They even took a bag to my neighbors.

Last night, I decided to do something with the plethora of pears left.....

I decided to make pearsauce. You know, like applesauce, only with pears. So I peeled a bunch of the pears (I still have over half that bowl left). Then I put them in a pot and covered them with water. I added a couple of tablespoons of sugar and a little cinnamon and simmered them for about a half hour, until they were mushy.

Then I mashed 'em up really good....

The kids were skeptical...

Mmmm, warm pearsauce...

Hey, that's really good!.....

Everyone but Ashley liked it. They took some in their lunches today for school. Next up, pear bread!