Pear and Pepper Quesadilla with Pear Salsa - Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service

Ingredients

• 2 cups Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, halves or slices, drained and juice reserved
• 2 cups diced red bell pepper
• 1 pound ham, diced
• 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced scallions
• 1 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1-1/2 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo
• 6 (10-inch) flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded smoked cheddar, Monterey Jack or Gouda cheese
• 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, or as needed
• 1-1/2 cups sour cream
• Hot pepper sauce as needed
• 1-1/2 cups Pear Salsa (recipe follows)
• 1-1/4 cups Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, slices or halves, drained, juice reserved
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 to 5 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed first
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste