{"id":17920,"date":"2010-11-02T11:31:09","date_gmt":"2010-11-02T11:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fxnutrition.com\/?p=217"},"modified":"2025-08-28T17:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T17:01:11","slug":"pears-paired-with-spices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fxnutrition.com\/blog\/pears-paired-with-spices","title":{"rendered":"Sweet &#038; Spicy Pears Paired with Cardamom Cashew Cream"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pears are native to the Middle East, where I picked them one summer back when I was in college. During that time I got so tired of pears in all their forms and preparations \u2013 pear juice, pear jam, pear pie \u2013 that I refused to eat them for years after. Now I live in another pear mecca, Oregon (one of the three states, along with California and Washington, where 95% of the country\u2019s pears are grown). Whether the pear is following me or vice versa, I suspect there\u2019s something beneficial my body needs from pears and the climates that produce them. Let\u2019s explore \u2013 it may be true for you too!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The health benefits of pears<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pears do more than appease the taste buds. Pears stimulate energy in the lungs and stomach, which may help provide relief for both chronic coughs and constipation. Rich in water-soluble fiber, especially pectin, pears outshine even apples in the fiber department, making them a good food to consider for balancing cholesterol levels and supporting the intestines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, pears provide a wealth of essential vitamins and minerals including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin C<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin E<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These first two make pears a good antioxidant-rich food to include in free radical fighting diets.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin B2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin K<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potassium <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(better than a banana because of the higher fiber and lower sugar content!)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond their nutritional profile, and from the perspective of the Chinese five elements, pears serve as a remedy for clearing excess \u201cheat\u201d from the body (which can present itself as dry and itchy skin and lips, scratchy throat or chronic coughing, acne and constipation), making them particularly beneficial in the dryness of autumn and winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, for all their health benefits, and because they\u2019re hypoallergenic and well-tolerated, pears make an ideal first fruit for babies when cooked then blended or mashed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating more pears into your diet<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating more pears into your diet can be easy enough for those who like pears alone, but with what to pair the pear? My personal favorites are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine pears with seasonal greens, leeks, and nuts for a delicious salad or saut\u00e9.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add chopped fresh or poached pears to cooked morning grains, and pair with warming spices like ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and\/or clove.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace apples with pears in any sauce, pie or bread recipes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marry with any combination of raw cheeses on your next charcuterie board.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add to fall smoothies with ginger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, pears are a great accompaniment to flavors such as vanilla and honey, and they are even delicious with chocolate! Pear fondu anyone?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying and storing your pears<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pears are best when ripened <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> harvesting. Therefore it\u2019s preferable to buy your pears on the harder, unripe side. Look for pears with no cuts or breaks. Let them ripen at home, in a cool dark place in your kitchen, with plenty of air for circulation. Be sure to store them in an open area, not in a plastic bag or the refrigerator, as it\u2019s the air that\u2019s going to allow them to ripen to their fullest and most delicious potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigating pear varieties:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many different kinds of pears available, choosing the right ones for your intended use can be challenging. For this simple and warming recipe, we recommend the Bosc variety.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Sweet &amp; Spicy Pears with Cardamom Cashew Cream<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 cups water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup coconut sugar\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cinnamon sticks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 whole cloves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 slices of fresh ginger, slightly crushed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 hard Bosc pears, peeled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 lemons<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine the water, coconut sugar, cinnamon sticks, and fresh ginger in a large pot. Bring to a low boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for about 30 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rub the peeled pears with lemons to prevent them from turning brown.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squeeze the remaining juice from the lemons and add to the simmering liquid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the pears to the liquid and bring everything to a low boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove the pears and place in a shallow bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove two to three cups of the simmer liquid, straining out the spices, and place in a smaller saucepan. Allow to heat at a low boil for about 30 minutes, reducing the liquid to a syrup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve the pears on individual plates with a side scoop of the Cashew Cardamom Cream (recipe below) and a drizzle of syrup.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe is adapted from Nina Simonds, A Spoonful of Ginger.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2>Cardamom Cashew Cream<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\/4 cup cashews soaked 2-4 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup maple syrup, honey or preferred sweetener (start small and add until desired sweetness is obtained, you can also use 4-6 drops of liquid stevia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 teaspoons lemon zest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 vanilla bean seeded or \u00bd teaspoon vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/8 teaspoon ground cardamom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water to blend (start with \u00bc cup)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth. If not using a high speed blender, blend then scrape down ingredients, then blend again. Repeat. A good food processor can also be used, aiming to get the cream as smooth as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe is a favorite from my friend Andrea Livingston.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:10px\">References:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:10px\">Hong SY, Lansky E, Kang SS, Yang M. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8409479\/\">A review of pears (Pyrus spp.), ancient functional food for modern times<\/a>. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2021;21(1):219. Published 2021 Sep 1. doi:10.1186\/s12906-021-03392-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:10px\">Yang M, Lee U, Cho HR, et al. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36856473\/\">Effects of Pear Extracts on Microbiome and Immunocytokines to Alleviate Air Pollution-Related Respiratory Hypersensitivity<\/a>. J Med Food. 2023;26(3):211-214. doi:10.1089\/jmf.2022.K.0117<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:10px\">Reiland H, Slavin J. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4657810\/\">Systematic Review of Pears and Health<\/a>. Nutr Today. 2015;50(6):301-305. doi:10.1097\/NT.0000000000000112<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:10px\">Gayer BA, Avendano EE, Edelson E, Nirmala N, Johnson EJ, Raman G. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6813372\/\">Effects of Intake of Apples, Pears, or Their Products on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis<\/a>. Curr Dev Nutr. 2019;3(10):nzz109. Published 2019 Oct 3. doi:10.1093\/cdn\/nzz109<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pears are native to the Middle East, where I picked them one summer back when I was in college. 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