Congrats to our 2024

CAN DO Challenge Winners!



Thanks to everyone who entered the CAN DO Challenge, and congratulations to our 2024 winners for their delicious and creative use of ripe and ready canned Bartlett pears!

Recipes for our winners and runners up will be posted soon on our website.

1st Place:

Tacos Al "Pear-stor" with Grilled Pears and Pear Tomatillo Salsa

Ross Katz, Chef, Junior Chefs Academy,

Indianapolis, IN

2nd Place:

Korean Pear Kimchi and Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich

Andrew Francisco, Assistant Director Culinary Operations,

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

3rd Place:

Pear Frangipane Tarte with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

Michael Zebrowski, Associate Professor,

The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY

Runners Up

Pear Samosas and Spiced Red Wine Pear Reduction Sauce

Steven Schmidt, Culinary Operations Chef, University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Pear Glazed Beef Yakisoba Noodles with Caramelized Soy Garlic Pears

Kevin Jenkins, Executive Chef, Garland ISD, Garland, TX

Pear Walnut Stuffed Chicken Thighs with Pear Bacon Jam

Cindy Kerschner, Cook, American Family Dining Services, Allentown, PA

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Go Global with Canned Pears During National School Lunch Week



Canned Bartlett pears add subtle, slightly sweet pear flavor to a diverse range of global culinary traditions like Asian bowls, Latin tostadas, Vietnamese wraps, and American hash!

Last Minute Ideas for Breakfast Month

Ripe and ready canned Bartlett Pears make it easy to offer a menu special with kid-friendly Fall flavors, like our Chai Spiced Pear Smoothie that’s blended with pears, bananas, milk and yogurt. It’s that easy!

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Pro tip: Did you know that a can of pears is 100% usable and recyclable ? Use the pears and the juice on your menu, then recycle that can!