Pêra Passa, Portuguese Dried Pears, per kg

Pêra Passa, sold by the kilo, is a Portuguese dried fruit, a traditional country sweet of the Beiras in central Portugal. A simple, old-fashioned treat for cheese lovers and for anyone curious about Portuguese food traditions.

Flavour and texture

Dried pears are chewy and dense, with a deep, caramelised sweetness, notes of honey and dried fig, and a gentle fruity tang.

Food pairing

Serve them with a cured cheese such as Serra da Estrela, with walnuts, or chopped into a cake. A tawny port or a Dão red is a good match.

About pêra passa

Pêra passa is a traditional dried pear from the Beiras, especially around Viseu, where small local pears are peeled and slowly dried in the sun. It was once a way to keep the harvest through winter, and it remains a much-loved country sweet.

Good to know

• Keep in a cool, dry place, in a closed bag or box.
• Sold by weight, priced per kilo.
• Pick it up at our shop in Graça.