 Lake County
Mountain
Bartlett Pears
The Bartlett is the sweetest and juiciest of the eating pears. The month of September brings us the finest Bartletts in the world, from Lake County.
Draeger's selects produce from only the top growers in the area, including Dan Goff and Blazing Star, so you can be sure you are getting the real pick of the crop.
Reg.: $2.99 lb
SALE: $1.99 lb
Effective through September 30, 2014 (price subject to change)
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Bartlett Pear and Gorgonzola Bruschetta Recipe
Ingredients:
- 12 baguette slices
- 4 oz mild, creamy Gorgonzola at room temperature
- 2 ripe Bartlett pears, halved, cored, and peeled
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Place the baguette slices on a non-stick or ungreased baking sheet. Toast until lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
Remove and set aside. Spread each piece of toast with a thin layer of Gorgonzola.
3. Slice the pears and then top each of the toasts with them and return to the baking sheet.
4. Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2 or 3 minutes, just long enough to melt the cheese and warm the pears. Garnish with fresh ground pepper.
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Organic Bananas
 You may be used to paying higher prices for organic produce compared to conventional produce. But at Draeger's we sell organic bananas for a low price every day! So, you can know you are getting the best product while your children enjoy good health! Our organic bananas come from either Ecuador or Mexico depending on our choice of quality.
Did you know that Draeger's offers more varieties of local organic produce than the large natural food stores? There are many reasons to buy organic foods, among them, better nutrition, better flavor and support for sustainable farming practices. Click here to learn more. |
The Bartlett is usually picked green and has to be allowed to ripen to a soft yellow color. The best way to do this is to leave the pear on your kitchen counter for a few days until it starts to soften and turn yellow. If you push gently on the top of the pear by the stem and it gives just a little to the pressure then it is ready to eat. To store pears just put them in the refrigerator. They should hold for about a week. If you like them a little crunchy put them in the refrigerator before they become soft.
