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 ...

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 ...

If you have an abundance of ripe pears, freezing them is a practical way to preserve their sweetness and flavor. Instead of letting them go to waste, freezing allows you to enjoy them later in ...

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. Freeze pears by cutting them into slices or wedges ...

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 ...

When it comes to quintessential fall produce, apples and pumpkin take center stage like clockwork. But behind closed curtains stands the humble pear — a pome fruit that enjoys its peak season during ...

Although mostly eaten out of hand, pears are comfortable at any dinner course, from appetizers, soups, salads and meats to desserts. They take well to poaching in red or white wine, cooking into ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Freezing pears sounds so easy: Just slice 'em, pop 'em in the freezer and reward yourself with Ree ...