Source: MRS 2025
MRS: 6845 — Fruit (6500s)

Blushing Chilled Pears (Canned)

Meal Component Contribution:
½ cup fruit
Number of Portions: 100  Size of Portion: 2 pear halves
Recipe HACCP Process: #1 - No cook
Fruits
  •  Fruits

INGREDIENT
MEASURE (FOR 100 SERVINGS)
Pears, Canned, Light Syrup, Halves, #2413
4  #10 cans + 2  cups
Gelatin, Cherry Flavored, #2303
1/2 cup
DIRECTIONS

1.

Chill the canned pears overnight in the refrigerator.

CCP:  Hold product under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower).

2.

Pour the canned pears and juice into serving line pans.

3.

Sprinkle the cherry gelatin over the pears to give a blushing color (pink to light red). Strawberry gelatin may be used as a substitute for cherry gelatin.

4.

Cover the pans with plastic wrap and refrigerate them until ready for service.

CCP:  Hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower) until ready for service.

5.

Place the pans of Blushing Pears on the refrigerated portion of the line for service.

CCP: Cover and hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower) until ready for service.

6.

Portion two pear halves with juice for ½ cup serving in individual portion containers. Each portion provides ½ cup of fruit.

CCP: Cover and hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower) until ready for service. Check temperature every 30
minutes. Cover, label, and date any leftovers. Refrigerate at 41 degrees F or lower.

Production Notes

- Chill canned pears overnight in the refrigerator.
- To vary colors, use different flavors of gelatin.
- If using diced pears, 4½ # 10 cans will provide 100 ½ cup servings of fruits.
- Use USDA Foods products when available.

Purchasing Guide

Refer to the USDA FNS Food Buying Guide for School Meal Programs and/or the item's product formulation statement for quantities to purchase if the recipe is altered.

Miscellaneous Notes

If changes are made in ingredients, check the crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis.

Nutrients Per Serving
Calories
74
Carbohydrates
19.70 g
Dietary Fiber
2.00 g
Protein
0.28 g
Sodium
8.50 mg
Total Fat
0.04 g
Sat. Fat
0.00 g
Trans Fat
0.00 g


Illustrated Presentation of Blushing Chilled Pears (Canned)
1.

1 serving of Blushing Pears