Its tender flesh is sweet and spicy. Forelles are good in salads or for snacks. Its light green russeted skin becomes more golden when ripe. Nelis pears are good for canning, cooking, or eating raw. They are tasty and especially attractive in salads or fruit bowls.
Seckels are well suited for snacks or pickling.
Fresh Fruit Ideas Serve pears with cheese for a wonderful dessert. Brie or Camembert cheese compliment fresh pears, as does the stronger flavor of cheddar. Add diced pears to Waldorf salad for extra flavor and juicy texture. Serve the salad in cored pear halves. Toss diced pears with shredded Swiss cheese, chopped celery, walnuts and mayonnaise.