It is apples and pears season and it can be a hard choice when deciding which to use for a snack or recipe. Both are juicy and sweet, plus terrifically nutritious. So what better way to eat these fruits than to use both of them when making an all-American classic Crisp topped with another American favorite food – the yummy, salty yet sweet, buttery Peanut Butter. Imagine digging into a creamy and crispy mixture of oats and whipped cream combined with rich peanut butter and caramel-flavored brown sugar. Dig a little deeper and smell the mouth-watering aroma of cinnamon and…
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Recipes
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Pittman & Davis Apple-Pear Crisp
Recipe Type: Desserts and Sweets -
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
Continue ReadingYou might be thinking that Southern Fried Apples are deep-fried but they are not. In the South, they use the word frying even though it has nothing to do with frying food in oil. Mostly, the term fried in the South simply means sautéed food in a frying pan. For those who have not tried this classic side dish, southern fried apples have a sweet, buttery cinnamon aroma, with a tart, sweet and spiced just right taste. You can use it as side dish for from breakfast to dinner. Even throw them on top of biscuits, cornbreads or ice cream.…
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Pittman & Davis Pear and Blue Cheese Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing
Recipe Type: Snacks and Sides- Prep time: 15 minutes
Continue ReadingFor the fall and holiday season is an impressive yet easy-to-prepare salad featuring fresh pears and a vibrant citrus vinaigrette. The sweetness of the sliced pears, combined with the honey and acidity from the citrus juices complement the spicy arugula nicely. Wondering which pears to use? Our 4-Pear Variety Box gives you several options! Whether you prefer the vibrant color of Starkrimson, the buttery texture of Comice, the crisp of D’Anjou, or the sweetness of Golden Bosc, you’re sure to find the perfect “pearing” for this salad. Since the recipe calls for four pears, you can even use one of…
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- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours
Continue ReadingGet ready for a cozy, autumn-inspired meal featuring the delightful combination of tender roasted duck, Pittman & Davis’ Fuji apples, and zesty Navel oranges. This recipe is all about warmth, comfort, and delicious flavors. Ingredients 1 (5-pound) duck 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 yellow onion, sliced 2 celery stalks 2 cloves garlic 1 Navel orange, halved 2 tablespoons melted butter 2/3 cups dry white wine 3 Fuji apples, cut into wedges 2 Navel oranges, cut into wedges 4 figs, halved 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary Rosemary sprigs Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2.…
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Continue ReadingA homemade apple pie is one of the most beloved desserts you can make. When delicious Pittman & Davis’ Apples are in season, there is nothing better than this tasty treat. This traditional apple pie recipe includes a crust you can make from scratch, but you could easily substitute a pre-made crust as well. Either way, our Pittman & Davis Traditional Apple Pie is sure to be a hit no matter where or when you serve it. Ingredients Crust: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¾ cup…
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- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours
Continue ReadingTraditionally, sangria is made by infusing red wine with citrus, berries, and other fresh fruit. White wine sangria, however, is a lighter take on the usual red wine sangria and it pairs well with crisp, tart fruits like Pittman & Davis Fuji Apples, and Pittman & Davis King Comice Pears. Both of these fruits pair well with Moscato wine and will combine to make your white sangria a praiseworthy favorite. Ingredients 1 750ml bottle chilled Moscato wine 1/2 cup room temperature lemon liqueur (lemoncello) Zest of 2 lemons Juice from the 2 zested lemons (strain out seeds) 1/4 cup white…
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Continue ReadingDo you have more Empress Plums on hand than you can eat fresh? Make them into plum jam! Plums are wonderful for making jam because they’re high in pectin (no need to peel the plums first!). Plus, ripe, juicy plums, picked at their peak-season freshness, make a jam so amazingly delicious you’ll find yourself bypassing the grape jelly jar and reaching for the plum jam every time you’re looking for a topping for your toast, English muffins, bagels, biscuits…even over ice cream! Ingredients: 2½ lbs. Pittman & Davis Empress Plums, halved with stones removed 2 Tbsp. lemon or orange juice,…
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Continue ReadingThis fragrant, cheesy dish is perfect for fall. Crunchy walnuts plus the sweet, sliced Pittman & Davis pears of your choice give rich, creamy, savory risotto an autumnal twist. So rich and flavorful, this delicious comfort dish is a meal all by itself. Store leftovers in the fridge up to two days in an airtight container. Ingredients: For the risotto: 5 c. vegetable stock 2 Tbsp. olive oil 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 1 small shallot, diced fine 1⅛ c. short-grained risotto rice ½ c. Gorgonzola cheese, shredded ¼ c. Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and pepper, to taste For the…
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Continue ReadingTurn our Paradise Pineapples into a healthy, tropical summer drink! Refreshingly sweet and tangy and loaded with nutrients, homemade pineapple juice is easy to make and great on its own or used to make other drinks (as well as in your favorite Asian-inspired or barbecue recipes). Enjoy this pineapple juice recipe alone or combine it with fresh orange juice for an extra-special breakfast treat, blend it with ginger tea for added spiciness, or make pineapple lemonade to beat the summer heat. And for summer nights, mix it with coconut, rum and lime juice for the classic cocktail, piña colada! Ingredients:…
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Continue ReadingThis Asian-inspired summer cocktail is fruity, tart and a gorgeous color reminiscent of cherry blossoms. Even better is the cherry flavor, which pairs well with the lime juice. A perfect drink for hot weather! Ingredients: 4 Pittman & Davis Bing Cherries, stemmed and pitted ¼ c. sake 3 Tbsp. tart cherry juice 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1 Tbsp. grenadine ½ tsp. cherry-flavored bitters Fresh mint leaves Directions: Muddle the cherries with the grenadine syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker about two-thirds full of ice. Add sake, cherry juice, lime juice, grenadine and bitters. Place lid on shaker; shake until…