Best pear for roasting - bosc?

[hto44]

I am making a Roasted butternut squash, pears & dried cranberries dish for Turkey Day. Based on my research, I think bosc would be best, yes?

Also - the recipes calls for 3 cups of pear chunks - anyone know how many pears I would need?

Thanks!

[bushwickgirl]

Yes, use a Bosc and about 5-6 pears, depending on the size of the chunks and the pears. It doesn't hurt to have a few extra. Boscs can run on the small side.

[hto44]

Thank you!

[bushwickgirl]

Oh, you're welcome. If you have pears left over, try the "delicious pear cake" recipe in the thread of the same name; here's the link: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/7366...

Enjoy!