Fruit
Pera
In short: Pera is in season in Switzerland January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December, peaking in from August to October.
Pera: prodotto svizzero selezionato per stagionalità, provenienza e uso in cucina.
Peak: from August to October
Available: January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December
Frequently asked questions
When is Pera in season in Switzerland?
Peak season is from August to October. In Switzerland it is available January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December.
pear: how to choose?
Pick firm fruit with intact skin and no bruises.
pear: how to store?
In a cool, dark place or in the fridge, away from very ripe fruit.
pear: how to cook?
Raw, in salads or wedges, but also baked, pan-fried or as compote.
Seasonal recipes
- Seared king oyster mushrooms with pear and Gruyère
- Pan-Cooked Pears with Vanilla and Oat Crumble
- Pears in black tea and cardamom with toasted oats
- Roasted endive with pear and Raclette du Valais
- Black kale with pear and Sbrinz
- Wholemeal spelt pancakes with cinnamon pears
- Warm spinach salad with pear and Sbrinz
- Bündner Birnbrot: the pear bread of Graubünden
- Persimmon and pear stewed with ginger, with granola
- Pears in apple juice with ginger and star anise
- Fennel, pear and horseradish carpaccio
- Ginger pears with lemon yogurt and crumble
Updated on 25 October 2026