So this month we decided to wander from our usual menus with recipes and, instead, offer you a collection of recipes starring these two fruits that you can use year round to add incomparable flavor and interest to most any meal. But first, let's talk about the goodness of pears and apples and just a little about healthy cooking with these beauties. The tender, edible skin of a medium pear provides 4 grams of dietary fiber. Apples are also equally nutritious, especially with the skin on.
Apples also pack high amounts of pectin and malice acid, which promote good digestion.
The skin provides 4 grams of dietary fiber. Although there are more than 3,000 varieties of pears grown in the world, only a few are grown commercially here in the United States. Aromatic and perfect for fresh eating. Sweet and juicy, Bartletts are excellent for cooking. Bosc , available August through April.