Add These Pear & Turnip Recipes to Your Holiday Rotation!

Classic Poached Pears

Ingredients

• 4 firm, ripe pears (Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou)

• 3 cups water

• ¾ cup sugar

• 1 lemon peel strip

• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact if desired. 

2. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, lemon peel, and cinnamon and bring to a gentle simmer until the sugar is dissolved.

3. Add pears and simmer gently for roughly 20 minutes until tender, but not collapsing. 

4. Remove pears from heat and let cool. Use some of the leftover sauce as a syrup to coat the pears.

5. Serve with ice cream, yogurt, or mascarpone and enjoy!

Roasted Turnips with Pears

Ingredients

• 1 lb white turnips, peeled and cut into wedges

• 2 firm pears (Anjou or Bosc), cored and sliced into wedges

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp honey

• Fresh thyme

• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 

2. On a roasting tray or baking sheet, toss turnips in olive oil and salt until evenly covered. 

3. Roast turnips for 20 minutes or until they start to brown. 

4. Add pears, honey, and thyme to pan and toss gently.

5. Return the mixture back to the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the pears are tender and caramelized.

6. Serve warm and enjoy!

Buttery Mashed Turnips

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs white turnips, peeled and cubed

• 2 tbsp butter

• Nutmeg 

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Boil turnips in salted water for 20-25 minutes until tender.

2. Drain thoroughly. 

3. In a mixing bowl, add turnips, butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. 

4. Mash turnips until there is a smooth consistency. 

5. Serve as a side and enjoy!

Pear & Turnip Gratin

Ingredients

• 2 firm pears (Anjou or Bosc), peeled and cored

• 1 lb white turnips, peeled 

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 clove garlic, halved

• ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano

• Fresh thyme

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Thinly slice the pears and turnips.

3. Blanch turnip slices in salted water for 5 minutes and drain well.

4. Layer turnips and pears, altering between the two. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and thyme. 

5. Pour heavy cream over the layers, just enough to barely coat. Top with cheese.

6. Bake for 40-50 minutes until tender and lightly golden on top. 

7. Serve warm and enjoy!