Canned Pear Halves

Once opened, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Discard if the can is damaged or bulging.

Drain the syrup or juice before using in most recipes to control sweetness.

Use the drained liquid in smoothies, cocktails, or as a sweetener for other dishes.

Gently warm the pear halves in their syrup for a simple, elegant dessert, perhaps with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Cream cheese

Yogurt

Ice cream

Cinnamon

Walnuts

Almonds

Blue cheese

Salad greens

Using the canned pears directly from the can without draining in recipes that require less sweetness.

Overcooking the pear halves, which can make them mushy.