I have one of my favorite giveaways of the year to offer!
Just like many of you, I have loved Harry & David Royal Riviera Pears since I was a kid. They always arrived boxed, wrapped and in perfect condition. They are one of the nicest gifts to receive during the holiday season or any time of the year.
If you haven’t tasted a Harry & David Royal Riviera Pear, we need to make this happen for you. They are juicy and beautiful and incomparable to what you can find in the market. (And it looks like they are currently having a free shipping offer for a couple of days if you are thinking about a holiday gift for someone.)
But definitely register below to win a box of these lovely pears for yourself, they will be such a treat….you’ll see.
Earlier this year I spent a few days with the Harry & David team in Southern Oregon. I met the people who grow these pears and oversee their production. They are a group of dedicated people who love what they do and do it well. Learning where your food comes from and how it’s grown is an experience everyone should have.
I have included below several favorite pear recipes. Harry & David Royal Riviera Pears can be substituted in any of them if you so choose!
Grilled Chicken, Pear, Gorgonzola and Candied Pistachio Salad with Pear Gorgonzola Dressing
Pear-Apple Pie with Crunchy Streusel Topping
Cinnamon Swirl Toast with Pears and Mascarpone
Vanilla Cider Pork with Pears and Walnut Wild Rice
Slow Cooker Apple Pie Spiced Pear Applesauce
Pear-Cranberry Pie with Oatmeal Streusel
Mixed Green Salad with Pears, Goat Cheese and a Fig Vinaigrette
Bonus: My friend Sandy uses Harry & David pears in many of her recipes, click here for even more amazing ways to use pears in your cooking.
To enter and win a box of gorgeous and tasty Harry & David Royal Riviera Pears, follow instructions on the widget below. Make sure to come back to the widget to unlock more entries. All entries are verified so just clicking on something will not give you a chance to win, you must follow through and leave a comment or follow on social media. We always delete so many entries due to this, don’t let it happen to you!
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Three Years Ago: Antipasto and Cheddar Pickle Skewers
Disclosure: Harry & David is generously providing one Royal Riviera Pear Box to one lucky reader. They also sent one to me and I have enjoyed it immensely. All opinions about their company and products are my own.
[email protected] says
Love making pear pie!
Rust says
I love their ripe and bursting with juice, as is. I also like them in a fruit salad and in my smoothies.
Sandy Headtke says
I get a Harry and David Gift every Christmas, the pears are always the first thing everyone grabs for.
van p says
I been wanting to try these pears. I sent them to my friends’ parents as a thank you for all they did while I was Vegas. My friends says they were the best pears ever. I need to get me some.
Kim Henrichs says
I love them with a little caramel drizzled on them! I have had Harry & David pears gifted to me before and they were amazing.
Alison says
Love these pears!
jessica dow says
I like using them in smoothies.
Lorraine Pawelec says
Would love to try these recipes, love pears, at 72 never tried a Harry and David pears!
Sharon Johnson says
There is NOTHING like a ripe pear!!
Debbie says
Port poached pears with vanilla ice cream!
Debbie Skwirsk says
Grew up with a pear tree, so fresh off the branch is still my favorite.
connie price says
Harry and David pears have been a memorable part of our family holidays for 2 generations (and then some!). Pear and raddichio salad with blue cheese and walnuts for Christmas…..yum.
Cindy B says
I love using them when making pear crisp.
Sandy w says
I have loved Harry and David’s for years. Used to visit their store in Medford when visiting my sister. The Royal riveria pears are simply the best. Love them in crisps and salads and just plain with a piece of cheese.
David says
A family tradition…but.. it’s not often the whole family gets together anymore. I could be the hero if I won this for my parents. Awesome stuff .. never fails.
Patrina Mitchell says
I love eating pear crisps.
Susan @ flavors by four says
I love pears but don’t usually cook with them. Your recipes all look delicious
Laura says
My mother orders these from time to time and she always gives me a few to take home. They are delish.
Lily Sheng says
I like wine poached pears!
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida says
Years ago when my husband and I both had more energy we made wine poached pears stuffed with Gorgonzola cream. It was heaven.
Pam C says
sliced with a cheese and meat plate and a glass of wine
Jen says
I love pears in salads!
Chelle says
I so love pears, and I so miss living in the lovely Pacific Northwest with all the fresh fruit!
Patty K says
My office always receives a Harry and David gift basket during the holidays. I look forward to enjoying the luscious treats. Especially the individually wrapped pears.
C says
Deliciousness of pears!
Starla says
Harry & David products are wonderful.
Livia Huang says
We love the pears just for eating. When we have them, I keep one on my desk at work and smell it all day long and then always dribble the juice on my sweater when I finally eat it in the afternoon for a pick me up.
DAWN SCHMIDT says
My favorite way to enjoy pears is sliced with a nice brie.
Jill Moore says
The royal riviera pears are so good-we just eat them raw and the juice just runs all down your arms!
libby says
I love pear cake
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
i love pear crisp!
mary sampson says
I love pears, with cheese, in pies and just out of my hand, yummy and full of fiber..I would love to win this giveaway, Happy Thanksgiving Day early, sincerely mary Sampson from [email protected]!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lynda M. says
My aunt sends us a Harry & David gift basket every Christmas. I always claim the pears and the Moose Munch!
Rebecca Albanese says
The pears are good and the recipes look great!
Arthur Martin says
Love the fruit that Harry & David sends. We used to receive it as a Christmas gift.and it was always in perfect condition and was delicious.
heather says
I like to eat pears straight up. Harry and David pears are the very best hands down.
Diona Y. says
My very favorite way is just to eat them out of hand — a great pear doesn’t really need to be dressed up!
Sylvia McCue says
My daughter always requests her pears with a sliced lime.
Cathy says
Interesting.
Suzanne Kenoyer says
I have had Harry & David fruit before and it is so good! I want to try your pear ginger crumble. I love ginger and the recipe sounds delicious!
Brenda Biggs says
I love Harry & David
Keri J says
I prefer to just eat them fresh!!
Mary W says
I made a pear custard tart once that was heavenly and was a good way to showcase the delicate flavor of pears.
Jill Mays says
Harry and David have the best pears ever. I would love to win these.
Amy crouch says
i love pear crisp! With vanilla ice cream.
Sherrie B. says
I love pairing (pearing? *snickers*) pears with roasted pork.
Barbara says
I absolutely love Harry & David pears. I was first introduced to them in 2013 as a gift; I then gifted them to all my friends. They are lusciously juicy…if you tire of eating the out of hand, I would put them into a salad. No one I know ever tires of eating them out of hand with the juices freely running. Ahhh…nirvana!
Stan Appling says
I love spiced pears, pear butter and pear honey.
Robin C. says
I love to eat pears that have been poached in red wine, I then reduce the wine with a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, oh my gosh what a wonderful taste sensation!
Amy A says
Use H&D pears in recipes? I can’t stop myself from just diving into the box!
Susan P. says
I won a basket from Harry & David and the pears were good but I wished I had peeled them as the peel was a bit grainy.
BARBARA says
I LOVE PEARS. NOTHING BETTER THAN A RIPE JUICY PEAR. USUALLY CANNOT FIND GOOD PEARS IN THE SUPERMARKET. THEY’RE HARD AS A BRICK OR MUSHY.
JoeyfromSC says
I have never tried their pears, but would love to!! My fave way to eat them is poached! yum!
Thank you for the chance to win & for the great recipes!
Joey J.
Dorrie Dunham says
I eat pears for breakfast! My favorite is pear in the salad always!!
Alison says
Pear jam on grilled cheese is my favorite use of pears.
Seo Crosby says
Yay pears! Gonna have fun playing with these recipes.
Andrea Ausmus says
My husband would love to try that pear apple pie! Will have to try!
Carrie Allton says
I love pears on a flat crust pizza with blue cheese and hazelnuts. Mmmmm!!!
Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says
I like pears baked into coffee cake, and I like Harry & David pears on their own as a snack.
pam (sidewalk shoes) says
I’ve always wanted to try their pears!
Rita A says
I like slicing pears and mixing them in a salad!
Emma W Chapman says
I love pears.
Debbie Berry says
These were always one of my favorite gifts to receive in the office at holiday time!
Gloria R. says
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Laurin Custis says
Christmas isn’t Christmas at our house unless we have Harry and David Pears to slice and share with each one pear at a time!
Gloria R. says
My favorite way to fix pears is to make a mixture of honey, rum and ginger. Then to brush it on wedges of pears. Bake in oven at 400 degrees until bubbly and slightly brown. They are delicious. 🙂
Liz says
These recipes look amazing, can’t wait to try some out. LOVE pears!
Alicia cp says
i love H&D pears! I’m totally going to make cinnamon bread with marscapon and pears! All of my favorite things.
betty campbell says
want to try the pear salad
Lori says
My favorite dessert to serve in fall is a warm pear tart with vanilla ice cream. The recipe is easy and presents well too.
Margot Core says
I like to eat fresh pears with gruyere cheese. I have never had a Harry & David pear.
Suzy Dobbie says
I just want my children to snack healthy! Instead of candy or fruit snacks, I like to have plenty of fresh options for the family to snack on! We love pears!!
Gail H. says
I always hated pears…many years ago, a customer I was working with sent me a box of H&D Royal Pears for the Holidays…when I got the box, I thought: Oh well! My husband convinced me to try them, and many boxes later….I now order several each Season, and I just rec’d my first! Sure would like to win another to try some of these recipes!!
Celeste B. says
I love pears on a salad.
Nikos Mama says
Love adding pears to a salad with mixed greens, goat cheese, candied nuts, pomegranate & a vinaigrette dressi!
Lori says
Would love to try some Harry and David Pears!
Debi says
I have had Harry & David pears and can honestly say they were the best I have ever eaten.
I wish you could buy them in the grocery stores
Debra says
yum!
Richard Kantz says
WE LOVE TO BAKE PEARS WITH A SPLASH OF WINE ON THEM , THERE GREAT!!!!
Mason Canyon says
I enjoy pear salads.
Penny Wolf says
My very favorite way to eat these pears is out of hand. I must admit that your pear and gorgonzola salad looks pretty good! They are like nothing anyone can ever imagine.
Nichole H says
I like to eat the pears on a salad or just as they are.
Tricia says
Are Harry and David pears that juicy?
Cathy says
Yes.
Karen W says
I make an apple / pear crumble that is delish!
Kelly D says
I enjoy pears in a salad.
mona says
I love cooked pears on my pizza it is so good
Debra Guillen says
I love a juicy pear all by itself
Stephanie says
I love pears in my salad!
Susan Broughton says
I have no experience with this brand but I love to eat pears just fresh. Taking a big bite out of a fresh pear is great!
Denise Wilson says
Plain off the core
jen page says
would love to sink my teeth into one!
[email protected] says
I am salivating over these pear recipes especially that salad and the glazed pork. Changing dinner plans now.
barbara n says
Growing up we had a pear tree in our yard and I was too young to appreciate all those fresh pears! I would love to win!
Bonnie from Iowa says
Love eating fresh pears all by themselves!
Deborah says
I’m another pears-straight-up-one.
susan gortva says
I like to eat pears straight. I’m a no frills girl.
Alison says
Cut up in my lunch!
Vera K says
I have never cooked pears but I love them on a spinach salad.
Emiley Gaskill says
We love the taste and crunchy crisp flavors of pears in salads, desserts and even grilled! They are a perfect fruit so versatile!
Jere says
I would love these pears, they look delicious!!!
Renee Smith says
I’ve only ever eaten pears just raw as a snack. Our office has received H&D pears in the past and they are the most delicious pears I’ve ever tasted!
Bridget =) says
I love pears!
Susan Hatstat says
I have never had Harry & David pears. I would love to win this. Pears are my favorite fruit. I am a purist and would love to just enjoy them as is. There is nothing better than to bite into a firm fresh pear. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Kaitlyn says
I love using Harry and David pears in my recipes – the ones you posted look divine!
Kaitlyn Hunt says
I love using Harry and David pears in my recipes – the ones you posted look divine!
Scott says
These are the only pears I eat. So good!
TERRY says
A juicy Harry and David pear right by itself! yum
Leela says
I love slicing them up when they are hard and tart and eating them on their own.
Kelly Wulf says
I have never had a Harry and David pear. I would very very much like to!!
Nancy L says
I love just eating pears plain! And Harry and David pears are especially juicy and wonderful!
Barbara says
Pears would be a welcomed gift!
Sheila Clissold says
I love pears and gorgonzola! I cut the pears in half & scoop the seeds and then oven roast them until they are almost tender. I fill the depression with the cheese and pop them back in the oven for just a couple of additional minutes. So good.
Kristen says
We used to send my grandmother Harry & David pears every year at Christmas and I remember how she went on & on about how they were the BEST PEARS EVER! I have tried them and completely agree…yum!
Nicole-Lynn says
I like making a pear crisp for a delicious dessert! Also, pear tarts for breakfast. My baby girl also likes fresh pears as a snack! Thanks for the opportunity.
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Julie says
I made a tart some time back with poached pears. It was SO good!
Kim says
Used to work at a Harry & David mall outlet store! Love all their products and miss having them close! The pears are the best I’ve ever had, but the raspberry baklava was a special treat!
Cari J. says
Love H&D pears. Really miss going there to buy for Christmas. I used to love the cheesecake for Christmas.
Shirley Balentine says
Love just eating pears right out of the box. They are the best
Tracy Mew says
Looks delicious!
Karen D says
I love eating pear crisp
wanderingpaws says
Ohmigosh, those pears look so delicious! I almost hope I don’t win, because I don’t think I would cook with them at all…they would be gone well before I could even start a recipe!
tammigirl says
I never had a Harry & David pear experience. I bought some pretty pears at Sam’s club today – I can’t wait to eat them with some colby cheese. Or some havarti. Or even some swiss. 🙂
miranda says
I love pears for breakfast
Judy E says
I had a friend make a pear pie, and fell in love with it! I so enjoy going to Medford to the big Harry & David store and buying my fruit and produce there, most especially those pears!
gary says
love plain pears
Lyndsey says
My favorite pear recipe is poached pears in red wine vanilla sauce.
Annette says
I love pear cobbler even more than peach cobbler, so that’s what I’d make with these.
betsy says
It has been years since I have had a Harry and David Pear.