R.W. Knudsen Family® Invites You to Cozy Up to Pears This Fall Season

Chico, California

This fall season, R.W. Knudsen Family® welcomes Spiced Pear Juice Blend as the newest addition to its juice line, only for a limited time at Whole Foods Market. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, the Spiced Pear Juice Blend boasts a delicious combination of pear and apple juice with hints of festive cinnamon. The new Spiced Pear Juice Blend can be used in a variety of creative ways, can be enjoyed as a hot or cold beverage and each 8FL OZ cup of Spiced Pear Juice Blend provides a one cup serving of fruit*. Just like all of the R.W. Knudsen Family products, these juices never contain artificial flavors or preservatives so shoppers can feel good about enjoying and sharing it this holiday season.

R.W. Knudsen Family understands that great juice is the result of great fruit; the brand has spent more than 50 years creating simple beverages without artificial flavors. The Orchard furthers this legacy by providing users with ways to celebrate delicious products through fun, fruitful content and shareable recipes.

Try R.W. Knudsen Family Spiced Pear Juice Blend for yourself and cozy up with the following recipes:

Vanilla Spiced Pear Cider

Ingredients
3/4 cup R.W. Knudsen Family Spiced Pear Juice Blend
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Dash apple pie spice, plus additional for garnish
Whipped cream
1 cinnamon stick, for garnish

Directions
1. COMBINE juice, vanilla and spice in microwave-safe mug. Microwave 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on HIGH or until hot. Top with generous swirl of whipped cream. Sprinkle with apple pie spice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired.

Baby Kale Salad with Warm Maple-Pear Vinaigrette

Ingredients
Warm Maple-Pear Vinaigrette
1/3 cup R.W. Knudsen Family Spiced Pear Juice Blend
1 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. pure dark amber maple syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup canola, sunflower or grape seed oil

Baby Kale Salad
1 (5 oz.) package mixed greens (baby kale, baby spinach and red and green chard)
1 medium red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
3 Anjou pears, cored and sliced lengthwise
2 ounces chevre goat cheese with herbs, crumbled
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/3 cup caramelized pecans, chopped

Directions
1. COMBINE juice, vinegar, syrup, Salt and Pepper in small microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in oil gradually until well blended and slightly thickened.
2. DIVIDE greens evenly on salad plates. Top greens with onion, pears, cheese, cranberries and pecans.
3. MICROWAVE vinaigrette on HIGH 30 to 45 seconds or until warm. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad. Serve immediately

About R.W. Knudsen Family
R.W. Knudsen Family® has produced quality, all-natural juice products since 1961. Its offerings include more than 125 types of natural and organic fruit and vegetable juices, carbonated beverages, and specialty items including Recharge® all-natural sports drinks. R.W. Knudsen Family products are made without artificial flavors or preservatives. Visit http://www.rwknudsenfamily.com for more information.

*Serving information based on USDA's MyPlate (http://www.choosemyplate.gov)