There are several ways to freeze pears depending on how you plan to use them later. This article covers step-by-step methods for freezing raw or fully cooked pears, ensuring they remain in the best ...

It's been a couple of weeks since I had my last farmers market peach, and the transition always feels like a bit of a bummer. But my disappointment is lessened knowing pear season is ramping up. While ...

Most marketing executives would kill for the kind of free advertising pear growers receive. Every year millions of Christmas carolers name-drop that fruit over and over and over. First published in ...

Time and patience and the right conditions for ripening will get you the tastiest pears. With pears, timing is everything. The most widely planted and consumed pear in America is the Bartlett. You’ll ...

Asian pear butter is a nice holiday gift, and a way to enjoy pears year-round. Whenever I see a pear, I immediately think of a beloved scene in a favorite film, “Godfather Part II,” and the pop song ...

Q. Tell me more about pears. I see there are different kinds available, and I’m not sure how to choose them or prepare them. A. Pears are especially popular in the fall and in holidays dishes; however ...

Aroma is another sign of ripeness for European pear varieties, though it’s less reliable than color or firmness. If your ...

Well, no more shall we buy one of these Asian pears with their crisp apple-like texture and end up scratching our heads about how to eat it, other than nibbled raw to the core. The first great nashi ...