The Fine Cheese Co. Pickled Pears

Delicately spiced, beautifully balanced & perfect with artisan cheese

The Fine Cheese Co. Pickled Pears offer a sophisticated twist on a classic pairing. Whole baby pears are gently poached and preserved in a sweet-sour spiced syrup that brings out their natural fruitiness while adding depth, warmth and aromatics. The result is a soft, succulent texture and a flavour that complements cheese without overpowering it.

Unlike heavy chutneys, these pears deliver clean acidity supported by gentle sweetness — bringing harmony to rich blue cheeses, creamy soft cheeses and powerful hard cheeses alike. Each pear slices elegantly, making them ideal for cheeseboards that deserve to feel special.

Why we love them:
They elevate cheeseboards with ease and elegance. One sliced pear can transform a wedge of Norfolk Dapple or Binham Blue, adding freshness, contrast and refinement. They also double beautifully as a garnish for charcuterie and pâté.

Tasting Notes:

• Soft, tender fruit with a luxurious mouthfeel

• Sweet and gently tangy with aromatic spice

• Balanced acidity to cut through creamy cheeses

• Elegant and moreish, never overly sugary

Perfect Pairings:

• Blue cheeses: Binham Blue, Jiffler Blue, Stilton

• Soft cheeses: St Jude, Baron Bigod

• Hard cheeses: Norfolk Dapple, Wells Alpine

• Charcuterie, pâtés and cold cuts

• Spoon syrup over vanilla ice cream or Greek yoghurt

Pickled pears bring polish and flavour to artisan cheese — the kind of accompaniment you only find from true cheese specialists.