Still Fascinated with Pears

 

 Still Fascinated with Pears
We have a new favorite appetizer, which features
Cardamom Pear Butter.   What is splendid about this
appetizer is that the "butter" is really a thick puree of fruit,
which pairs beautifully with sharp cheeses or cream cheese.
AND Rieslings.

You know how pears sometimes have a granular texture?
Somehow that makes me think of Rieslings and the minerality
that seem inherent in good ones.  If you are lucky enough to have
access to a pear tree, here are two recipes to try.

Cardamom Pear Butter
Pair with sharp Cheddar Cheese and crackers &
Johnson Estate Freelings Creek Semi-Dry Riesling

Orange Pear Butter
Pair with cream cheese or cheesecake &
Johnson Estate's Cream Sherry

 

 

 

 

September's Pairings:



A Pair of Pear Sorbets
Pear and grape seasons coincide here at Johnson Estate -
and we have four kinds of pears, including small Seckel pears. 
These sorbets take advantage of our wines AND our pears. 
Both are delicious served as dessert
and both would be nice with a gingersnap cookie or spice cake.

Pear and Riesling Sorbet
Made with Johnson Estate Freelings Creek Semi-Dry or Sweet Riesling
Pear and Red Wine Sorbet
Made with Johnson Estate Chautauqua Rouge