Focus Workshop - Pears
- Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Borenore, NSW
- Product code: PNLXGE
This workshop focuses on the humble yet versatile pear.
While sipping on a glass of pear & ginger sparkler, participants will learn from Hillside Harvest owner Paula Charnock, about the characteristics of the 7 varieties of pears she grows and how to choose & store them.
We will share a sumptuous autumn charcuterie board featuring Paula’s pears with matched local cheeses, olives, cured meats & a beautiful pear centrepiece. Participants will learn tips for working with pears, including how to make a pear & nut granola, spiced autumn compote and a pear, hazelnut & blue cheese salad. Each person will then prepare & make a simple but stunning Spiced Poached Pear with Quenelles. Advice regarding which varieties to use in muffins,cakes & pies and when roasting will be shared, whilst enjoying the impressive
dessert each person has made!
Sustainable practices including ways to utilise over-ripe pears & pear cores (think pear nectar/syrup or nut free chocolate spread) will also be covered. There will be time at the end to browse in the shop & pick up some pears from the orchard as well as other local ingredients used in the workshop.
Full workshop notes & recipes provided.