Pear
Pear is used in Mexican cooking in warm drinks and as part of festive dish fillings. It is an ingredient in Christmas ponche, in chiles en nogada as part of the fruit and mince filling, and in desserts such as pear and walnut pie. It is also used in homemade preserves and seasonal fresh fruit waters.
Estimated retail price
~£1.79 / kg
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Pear, part of the fruits section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 4 recipes in our collection, including Chillies in Walnut Sauce, Christmas Punch and Chicken Chilorio (Sinaloa). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Pear
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Pear?
Pear is used in 4 recipes in our collection, such as Chillies in Walnut Sauce and Christmas Punch. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Pear in the UK?
You can buy Pear online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
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