Apples & Pears
GIFTING PRODUCE
This season, skip the store-bought gifts and share something fresh from your kitchen or garden. From caramel apples and pear galettes to citrus garlands and veggie baskets, giving produce is a beautiful way to celebrate the holidays—simple, thoughtful, and full of flavor.
The holidays are about connection — sharing good food, meaningful moments, and the simple joy of giving something that comes from the heart. Few gifts capture that better than something homemade, and our last Pear Box newsletter got us thinking: there’s SO many ways other ways to gift produce too!
Christmas doesn’t have to be complicated, and here’s a few ways you can gift freshness this holiday season.
First thing that comes to mind? Caramel apples. They’re nostalgic, simple, and always a hit — perfect for teachers, coworkers, or family gatherings. A perfect blend of holiday candy flavors and a refreshing crunch, hand dip Honeycrisp or Cosmic Crisps and wrap in cellophane with a cute handmade Christmas tag. Here's a great recipe to a nutty caramel with a great consistency for dipping.
The holidays can be busy, and grocery stores are buzzing with people shopping for various parties and get togethers. A colorful basket of high-quality produce paired with a handwritten recipe card from your own collection is a priceless gift, especially for the cooks in your life, but also gives the gift of not having to make another trip to the store to make your prized recipe!
Gifting homemade Christmas cookies and candy is a popular tradition, but shifting the focus to savory or fruit-centered options can provide a little break in the refined-sugar treats on their countertops. Gifts like pepper jelly and mini pear galettes can feel like a breath of fresh air between the heaviness of delicious chocolates, toffees and fudges.
Dried citrus drink toppers are always a great option for your friends who love to entertain. But thinking outside of the box, dried produce can even be used for homemade Christmas decor. While dried citrus garlands have been popular decor options for hundreds of years, another fun alternative is dried persimmon garland. If you slice horizontally, you’ll get a beautiful star shape on your persimmon that, when baked at a low temp for 8-10 hours, dries beautifully.
The holidays are full of simple ways to share something made with care. Whether it’s a basket of winter vegetables, a homemade recipe, or a fresh twist on a classic treat, these gifts remind us what the season is really about — good food, good company, and a little creativity in the kitchen. Here’s to a bright, flavorful holiday season ahead!
The holidays are about connection — sharing good food, meaningful moments, and the simple joy of giving something that comes from the heart. Few gifts capture that better than something homemade, and our last Pear Box newsletter got us thinking: there’s SO many ways other ways to gift produce too!
Christmas doesn’t have to be complicated, and here’s a few ways you can gift freshness this holiday season.
First thing that comes to mind? Caramel apples. They’re nostalgic, simple, and always a hit — perfect for teachers, coworkers, or family gatherings. A perfect blend of holiday candy flavors and a refreshing crunch, hand dip Honeycrisp or Cosmic Crisps and wrap in cellophane with a cute handmade Christmas tag. Here's a great recipe to a nutty caramel with a great consistency for dipping.
The holidays can be busy, and grocery stores are buzzing with people shopping for various parties and get togethers. A colorful basket of high-quality produce paired with a handwritten recipe card from your own collection is a priceless gift, especially for the cooks in your life, but also gives the gift of not having to make another trip to the store to make your prized recipe!
Gifting homemade Christmas cookies and candy is a popular tradition, but shifting the focus to savory or fruit-centered options can provide a little break in the refined-sugar treats on their countertops. Gifts like pepper jelly and mini pear galettes can feel like a breath of fresh air between the heaviness of delicious chocolates, toffees and fudges.
Dried citrus drink toppers are always a great option for your friends who love to entertain. But thinking outside of the box, dried produce can even be used for homemade Christmas decor. While dried citrus garlands have been popular decor options for hundreds of years, another fun alternative is dried persimmon garland. If you slice horizontally, you’ll get a beautiful star shape on your persimmon that, when baked at a low temp for 8-10 hours, dries beautifully.
The holidays are full of simple ways to share something made with care. Whether it’s a basket of winter vegetables, a homemade recipe, or a fresh twist on a classic treat, these gifts remind us what the season is really about — good food, good company, and a little creativity in the kitchen. Here’s to a bright, flavorful holiday season ahead!
