The best way to clean most produce items, including pears, is to rinse them under clean water, Schaffner says. A few seconds ...

Learn the best ways to store pears, whether they're underripe or ready to be eaten. Get tips for ripening, refrigeration, and ...

Some fruits, like pears, always turn brown soon after they're cut. But with a quick dunk and proper storage, you can avoid ...

Juicy, full-flavored pears should be enjoyed year-round. Preserve some of that flavor by canning pears when they are available in the fall. Varieties suitable for canning include Bartlett, Harrow ...

Freezing pears at peak ripeness is a brilliant way to enjoy them year-round. Follow our tips and learn to freeze pears for smoothies, pies, and more. As our tempting best pear recipes prove, fresh ...

As ubiquitous as they are come fall, pears remain a bit of an enigma. Why are they so hard when you buy them? Why do they seemingly take forever to ripen? Why do they finally ripen exactly when you ...

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 ...