Fruit is always the last holdout to keep our boxes 100% Ontario, and with the arrival of some early season pears at Fisher Farms we will be able to do just that this week in Milton! The first crop of the season at Fisher farms are the of the sweet pear variety which grow much smaller than bosc or bartlett pears. These are definitely a special variety that you wouldn’t find in the grocery store and it’s always a treat to get them in the Fresh Food Box for the limited time that they’re available. The perfect size for your kids or a quick snack enjoy these while they last!

Your Milton Fresh Food Box for August:

In your $10 bag we have included:  Fisher Farms Ontario Pears, Ontario Peaches, Ontario Green Leaf Lettuce, Ontario Tomatoes, Ontario New Potatoes, Ontario Zucchini, Ontario Jumbo Radish, Ontario Kale, Ontario Celery, Ontario English Cucumber, Busy Liz Ontario Field Pepper, Ontario Green Onion, and Ontario Broccoli

In your $15 Box we have many of the same items in greater quantity  with additional items: Fisher Farms Ontario Pears, Ontario Peaches, Ontario Green Leaf Lettuce, Ontario Tomatoes, Ontario New Potatoes, Ontario Zucchini, Ontario Jumbo Radish, Ontario Kale, Ontario Celery, Ontario English Cucumber, Busy Liz Ontario Field Pepper, Ontario Green Onion, Ontario Broccoli as well as Ontario Cauliflower

In your $20 Box we have many of the same items in greater quantity with additional items: Fisher Farms Ontario Pears, Ontario Peaches, Ontario Green Leaf Lettuce, Ontario Tomatoes, Ontario New Potatoes, Ontario Zucchini, Ontario Jumbo Radish, Ontario Kale, Ontario Celery, Ontario English Cucumber, Busy Liz Ontario Field Pepper, Ontario Green Onion, and Ontario Broccoli, Ontario Cauliflower as well as Ontario Cabbage and Ontario Cantaloupe

Custard Style Pear Pie

• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 LB Fisher Farm Pears – peeled, cored and sliced

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)
2. In a large bowl, combine eggs, flour, sugar, vanilla extract and melted butter. Pour into unbaked pie crust. Arrange sliced pears in spokes radiating from center.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until custard is firm. Cool completely before serving.