{Individual Pear Crisps} and Day 1 of 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway – USA Pears
Did you hear what the 12 days of Christmas is going to cost this year? A. L.O.T.
As in $107,300. *jaw drops on floor, and preceeding floor below*
And since I, and probably you, weren’t one of the two that won the Powerball Jackpot a few days ago – odds are also, that neither of us could afford that pretty little price tag. But I’m betting we could both afford at least one thing on that list. A pear tree, perhaps? Neglect that fact that I live in an apartment and don’t have a place to plant a pear tree, but I could afford it. Or better yet the pears that grow on said tree. And a partridge. But birds hate me, so never mind.

The point is – it’s Christmas time and that means sharing the things we love with others. And this year, I want to make every’s holiday a little brighter, merrier and stress free in the kitchen. there will be treats to share so you don’t spend your days baking up a storm, tools that will speed along the cooking process so you can ya know – actually do what they call “enjoy” the holiday, and visit with the people that you love.

Unless you don’t like the people in your family and you want to spend your days tucked away in the kitchen avoiding the awkard conversations about why Johnny’s girlfriend has a snake tattoo wound up around her neck, or why there is a weird scratching sound coming from Grandma’s attic… then by all means, don’t enter these giveaways and I will save you from you family by keeping you in the kitchen.
But if you do happen to think your family is pretty neato burrito and want to actually see and converse with them this holiday season, enter these giveaway and win things that will move your holidays along and get you back to the party, and let’s have some fun!
Today’s first giveaway comes from USA Pears – how fitting since the first day of christmas is a dang bird in a tree! A pear tree! I sure love it when a plane comes together. December is national pear month and we’re kicking it off right by giving away a whole box of great and glorious pears. Since December is also all about baked goods, it might be nice to have a few pears on hand to ensure you can still fit into your skinny jeans by the end of the month. Its a win win, don’t you think?
Pears are filled with loads of fiber to keep you full, 25% of your daily value, and at only about 100 calories for a medium pear, you won’t have to commit to a New Years resolution since you’re starting the end of your year off on a healthier note.
And with a simply little squeeze near the stem of your pear you can test your pear for ripeness and be devouring it in no time flat.
For a quick and simple dessert, my favorite way to eat pears is in a quick pear crisp – it takes 20 minutes to bake and with just a few pears on hand you can feed a crowd in a rustic way with no muss and no fuss. C’mon skinny jeans – there is hope for us all yet! But if you’re into something more “carby” then maybe a Spiced Pear and Chocolate Bread Pudding is more your speed. Either way – its a win all around.
GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED:
The WINNER IS Jen L!!
Congrats Jen, an e-mail has been sent to you. Thanks everyone for participating and don’t forget to check out the other Great giveaways going on during the remaining 12 Days of Christmas!
Le Creuset Espresso Cream and Sugar Set, Edgeware Knife Sharpener Set, Bodum French Press, 13 cup Kitchen Aid Food Processor, and King Arthur Flour Baking Bundle Giveaway
To enter to win a box of USA Pears:
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Blog is the New Black — December 3, 2012 @ 4:45 am
Anjou pears!
The Spatularettes — December 3, 2012 @ 4:50 am
My college roommates are coming to town this weekend for a visit. Guess what I’ll be making for dessert Friday night. Love this idea so much!!
DessertForTwo — December 3, 2012 @ 5:05 am
These are so freaking adorable! Thanks for sharing
I’m a sucker for a seckel pear! Love ‘em!
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Rachel Cooks — December 3, 2012 @ 5:12 am
This is such a cute recipe! I love it!! I don’t think I’ve ever had Comice pears–they sound fabulous!
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Athena R — December 3, 2012 @ 5:37 am
Starkrimson
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Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel — December 3, 2012 @ 6:17 am
I’d like to try the Seckel… never had them and they are SO CUTE!
Beth C. — December 3, 2012 @ 6:17 am
Comice pears! I have never seen them in stores.
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Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom — December 3, 2012 @ 6:36 am
I’d like to try the Forelle! Never tried these before!
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Tanya — December 3, 2012 @ 7:01 am
The Starkrimson ones look interesting. I had no idea there were that many kinds of pears.
Michelle — December 3, 2012 @ 7:29 am
I can’t wait to try a comice pear. I always seem to miss them.
Michelle — December 3, 2012 @ 7:30 am
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Jennifer O. — December 3, 2012 @ 7:41 am
Would love to try the Forelle variety!
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Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel — December 3, 2012 @ 8:05 am
I can’t deny it–I’m a die-hard Bartlett pear fan! They’re just SO juicy and scrumptious. And hello, these individual pear crisps are heavenly!
Ashley — December 3, 2012 @ 9:17 am
Bosc pears!
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nicole @ I am a Honey Bee — December 3, 2012 @ 9:39 am
I’d love Bartlett pears as they are my favorite and in season now
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val — December 3, 2012 @ 10:51 am
Yum Yum Yum. I’d give anything to have these with my morning coffee.
Cathy — December 3, 2012 @ 10:55 am
I would love to try the starkrimson pears.
Haley @ The Girly Girl Cooks — December 3, 2012 @ 11:19 am
I visited USA Pears and would love some Bosc pears!
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Rose — December 3, 2012 @ 11:33 am
How stinkin’ cute are these! I’d like to try Starkrimson pears they’d look great in a salad.
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Rose — December 3, 2012 @ 11:35 am
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Leslie Ross — December 3, 2012 @ 11:37 am
I adore Bartletts, but I would really love to try Concordes or Starkrimsons!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist — December 3, 2012 @ 1:20 pm
STUFFED PEARS??? You are amazing. And I’m a big fat of Bartlettes!
Leah DeLuzio — December 3, 2012 @ 1:24 pm
Would LOVE to win Bartlett Pears since we are big canners! Thanks for the chance!
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I’d love a box of the Comice Pears!
Karla G — December 3, 2012 @ 4:14 pm
I’d like the try the Starkrimson variety. It sounds delicious!
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Heather Spooner — December 3, 2012 @ 5:27 pm
I would like to try the Bosc pear. Thanks!
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Nicole D. — December 3, 2012 @ 6:28 pm
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Emily R. — December 3, 2012 @ 8:47 pm
I think the Comice pears sound divine!
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mbbb — December 3, 2012 @ 11:53 pm
I would like to try the Starkrimson pears!
Denise Wilson — December 4, 2012 @ 5:32 am
The concord!
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Christina — December 4, 2012 @ 6:29 am
Oooh, I want to try a Starkrimson! Looks gorgeous.
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Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain — December 4, 2012 @ 6:53 am
Oh goodness! This is an epic giveaway! Love me some pears. BTW…miss you lady! You seriously rock and I can’t wait to cross paths soon again!
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen — December 4, 2012 @ 7:14 am
I’d love to try a Starkrimson!!
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Mandy Blank — December 4, 2012 @ 7:17 am
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Country Cleaver » 2nd Day of Christmas – LeCreuset Espresso Set Giveaway — December 4, 2012 @ 8:40 am
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Natalie G. — December 4, 2012 @ 6:25 pm
Would love to try Red Anjou- I’ve never had a red pear before!
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Stacy johnson — December 4, 2012 @ 7:56 pm
I would love to try the Concorde pear….hint of vanilla? Yum!
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Country Cleaver » 3rd Day of Christmas – Edgeware Knife Gift Set — December 5, 2012 @ 8:55 am
[...] forget – We’re still celebrating the 1st Day of Christmas with a Box of Pears from USA Pears and the 2nd Day of Christmas with a LeCreuset Espresso and Sugar and Cream Set! Stop by and enter [...]
Kathy J. — December 5, 2012 @ 11:26 am
I love Bartlett pears, but I saw some of the Comice variety in the store, so I’d like to try them!
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Mary W. — December 5, 2012 @ 2:07 pm
Comice! Because it says they’re good with cheese and I love pears and cheese.
Sarah L — December 5, 2012 @ 2:49 pm
I’d like to try the Forelle pears.
Anna — December 5, 2012 @ 4:11 pm
I love a just about overly ripe Bartlett pear… Yum.
SprungAtLast — December 5, 2012 @ 4:31 pm
Red Anjou!
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karen s — December 6, 2012 @ 7:12 am
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Kristin — December 6, 2012 @ 7:43 am
I want to try the starkrimson!
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Jen L — December 6, 2012 @ 8:41 am
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NanaBread (Jeanne) — December 6, 2012 @ 11:46 am
I’ve always been a Bartlett Pear kind of girl, but I’d love to try the Comice and those tiny Seckels are to die for!
Jeffrey — December 6, 2012 @ 12:33 pm
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Kristy — December 6, 2012 @ 1:09 pm
I would love to try Starkrimson pears, just based on the name alone!
Country Cleaver » {5th Day of Christmas} – 13 Cup KitchenAid Food Processor — December 7, 2012 @ 11:04 am
[...] forget about the other 4 Days of Christmas that we’re celebrating right now! Including a box of USA Pears, a Smith’s Edgeware Knife Sharpener Set, a Bodum French Press and a LeCreuset Espresso and [...]
Jill J — December 7, 2012 @ 12:48 pm
The Starkrimson sounds delicious – think that’s the one I’d like to try!!
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Natalie J Vandenberghe — December 8, 2012 @ 4:24 pm
I’d love to try the Starkrimson pear.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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LAURA MURRAY — December 9, 2012 @ 6:34 am
I would love to try the Comice Pears
Louis — December 9, 2012 @ 4:08 pm
I’d like to try the Bosc.
Kimi — December 10, 2012 @ 4:27 am
I would like to try comice pears
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Larissa Funfas — December 10, 2012 @ 11:07 am
Starkrimson!
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