They also hold up to baking in recipes like a Flaky Pear Pie or to poaching in wine ... have a comparatively short shelf life. They are best enjoyed at their most simple, as a juicy snack.

Like most fruits past their prime, older pears are best for cooking down into jellies and jams, or simmering into a smooth, ...

Pear skin contains antioxidants and fiber so it’s best left on for nutritional density ... brown sugar and ginger in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring often, until the ...

Raw pears need to be prepared at the last moment. Use them in savoury salads, where they can be mixed with bitter leaves, sharp-flavoured cheeses, nuts or air-dried ham. To cook, peel and simmer ...

Pears are picked before they’re ripe, allowing you better control over when you want to eat one as a snack or use the tasty fruit in cooking or baking. One of my favorite ways to enjoy them?

Pears are picked before they’re ripe, allowing you better control over when you want to eat one as a snack or use the tasty fruit in cooking or baking. One of my favorite ways to enjoy them? A quick ...