how many grams in a tablespoon of pears?

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• How many grams in a tablespoon of diced pear?
  About 10 g for a level tablespoon of small dice. Bigger chunks trap air and read lighter; a fine brunoise packs closer to 12 g. For a crostini topping where you want 1-2 tablespoons of pear per slice, 10 g is the working number — and it's why a single medium pear (about 160 g) can top a dozen-plus appetizers without running short.
• What recipes actually call for pear by the tablespoon?
  Pear shows up tablespoon-scale in chutneys, salsas for pork or duck, yogurt and oatmeal toppings, cheese-board accompaniments, and as a folded-in garnish for grain salads. A tablespoon of macerated pear stirred into a vinaigrette adds sweetness without needing sugar. It's also the right amount to dot across a slice of blue cheese on a crostini.
• Can I use pear puree by the tablespoon as a sweetener?
  Yes — a tablespoon of pear puree is around 15 g and brings about 2 g of natural sugar plus pectin and body. It works in salad dressings, pan sauces for pork, and as a partial sugar replacement in muffins (about 2 tablespoons puree per 1 tablespoon sugar swapped). Use ripe Bartlett or canned pears for the smoothest puree.

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