Thanks to everyone who entered the CAN DO Challenge, and congratulations to our 2024 winners for their delicious and creative use of ripe and ready canned Bartlett pears!

1st Place:
Tacos Al "Pear-stor" with Grilled Pears and Pear Tomatillo Salsa
Ross Katz, Chef, Junior Chefs Academy,
Indianapolis, IN

2nd Place:
Korean Pear Kimchi and Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich
Andrew Francisco, Assistant Director Culinary Operations,
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

3rd Place:
Pear Frangipane Tarte with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Michael Zebrowski, Associate Professor,
The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY

Runners Up:
Pear Samosas and Spiced Red Wine Pear Reduction Sauce
Steven Schmidt, Culinary Operations Chef, University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Pear Glazed Beef Yakisoba Noodles with Caramelized Soy Garlic Pears
Kevin Jenkins, Executive Chef, Garland ISD, Garland, TX

Pear Walnut Stuffed Chicken Thighs with Pear Bacon Jam
Cindy Kerschner, Cook, American Family Dining Services, Allentown, PA