KELSEYVILLE >> Submit pear desserts to the Kelseyville Pear Festival”s annual Pear Dessert Contest.
Experienced cooks and beginners alike are encouraged to compete. The desserts may contain any variety of pears that are fresh, canned, frozen or dried.
The entries must be accompanied with a legible copy of the recipe that includes the name of the dessert and the entrant with a contact phone number. The entries must be ready to eat and in a disposable container.
To be considered in the judging, desserts must be delivered to the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, Friendship Hall, between 11 a.m. and noon on Sept. 26. Judging will follow at 2 p.m.
Winners will be announced at the Kelseyville Pear Festival on Sept. 27.
Grand prizes are gift certificates to local restaurants.
All recipes become the property of the Kelseyville Business Association and the Pear Festival Committee for future publication and promotion.
For an application go to www.kelseyvillepearfestival.com/events/contests.
Last year”s winners:
• First place: Martha Rose — Caramelized Pear Lacy Snaps with Praline Sauce
• Second place: Martha Rose — Beyond Com-Pear Vanilla Bean Cupcakes
• Third place: Kelly Thorn — Pear Custard Pie
• Fourth place: Linda Marshbanks — Pearfait
• Fifth place: Linda Marshbanks — Almond Pear Nougat
The Kelseyville Presbyterian Church is located at 5340 Third St.
