Nashi Pears

Nashi pears are best suited for raw applications as their crunchy texture is showcased when served fresh. They can be chilled, sliced, and served as a snack or steamed and sprinkled with salt or honey as a dessert. The crisp and juicy flesh adds flavor and crunch to green salads and can complement cheese platters pairing well with swiss, camembert, or stilton cheeses. They can also be julienned and added to coleslaw or sliced and placed in turkey sandwiches, wraps, and grilled cheeses. 20th Century pears are used to marinate meat such as beef and are commonly used in vinegar and soy sauce-based sauces as a natural sweetener.