Summer - Fall
Pears are great raw, roasted, sautéed, or used in baked goods. Like apples, different pears are good for different cooking applications.
Look for pears void of cuts or bruises, and are firm when pressed. To tell if a pear is ripe, gently press where the stem meets the top of the pear. If it gives slightly, the pear is ripe.
For ripe pears, store in the refrigerator and use within the week. For mature pears, place in the refrigerator for a couple of days, then keep at room temperature to ripen. If you’re looking to ripen pears in a hurry, place in a brown paper bag with a banana for a couple of days.
Anjou
Bartlett
Bosc
Asian
Comice
