Winter Sautéed Pears
While these sautéed pears may look a tad like slugs, it’s a winter meal must! I’ve loved cooking my fruit this winter and Bosc pears are at the top of that list. They’re great with plain yogurt + granola, great on oatmeal or simply inhaled solo.
Sautéeing the pears is not only delicious, but nutritionally significant. Focusing on warming foods in the colder months, is critical for your body and helps you stay in better health especially during those typically rough seasonal transitions!
If you live in Houston, here’s a rundown of the lovely vendors from the Rice Village and Heights Mercantile Farmers Markets that you can source from to create this recipe!
4C Market sells high quality, pasture raised meats, eggs and dairy products. Richer soils, greener pastures, and healthier, happier livestock is what it is all about! Everyday the 4C Market team are educating themselves and implementing sustainable farming methods in order to heal the land.
Synergos Farms is a thriving healthy farm community, synergistically growing food, allowing all things to grow naturally. Located in Santa Fe, Texas, Synergos focuses on regenerative practices that support healthy soil, plants, and animals.
Animal Farm is a working, sustainable permaculture center located 65 miles west of Houston. They are dedicated to producing high-quality certified organic vegetables and flowers. They sell at our markets, but also have a wonderful CSA program!
Verde Greens located in Houston, Texas, uses a combination of hydroponic and no-till soil cultivation methods to produce healthy, nutritious, pesticide- and herbicide-free leafy greens, herbs, and mixed vegetables for the community.
Sweetwater Farms HTX is a family-owned, urban farm located in Houston, Texas. They are 7 minutes from the loop in the middle of a food desert. It sits on 6 acres of land and is primarily used to teach inner city youth about agriculture through its partnership with TWEF. We grow some of the freshest seasonal veggies! Farm visits are reservation are only!
Share the love! Don’t forget to share photos and tag the vendors who provided the ingredients! One of the best ways to support local businesses is by spreading the word and sharing your market finds with friends and family. And of course, if you stop by the Rice Village or Heights Mercantile markets striking up conversations with the vendors will always have you walking away with wonderful recipe ideas.
Ingredients
*indicates ingredients were purchased at my local farmers market
1 Bosc pear
*2 tsp butter {grass-fed if available}
2 tbsp filtered water
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Method
Peel, core and slice pears into ½-inch slices.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat.
Add pears, water and cinnamon. Stir.
Cover and cook, stirring every once in a while, until pears are softened and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
If you’re following along from the lovely city of Houston, we hope to see you at the 1st & 3rd Sunday at Rice Village Farmers Market or 2nd & 4th Sunday at Heights Mercantile Farmers Market. Both markets run from 9-1 pm, with Heights located at 714 Yale St. and Rice located at 2504 Amherst St. These markets operate rain or shine! We will have over 60 vendors, live music, and immaculate vibes.
Thank you for following along and supporting local!
xxCB