Pear pies are a great way to make use of pears this season especially towards the end when they are in plenty and ripening. This is the season for pears in East Africa and I bet there are a thousand different ways to work the pear into a meal without being a bore. This is especially so for children who easily get bored with seeing the same food twice. Any suggestions??

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Pear jam is one way that i used up a large quantity of pears quickly. I cooked and bottled it. I also make a pear cobbler, which is a dessert too but oh well, pears are sweet! You could also use them in a salad with nuts and a salty cheese.

I also wonder if they can be dehydrated into a snack your kids would eat?

I found some really good <a href="http://recipe2cook.com/sweet-chutney-recipes/pear-and-mango-chutney.html"> Pear and Mango</a> Chutney that will go well with lunch or Dinner