Pear

Sand pears ripen on the tree, or fall off when ready, and are delicious fresh. Unlike Bartletts, these pears are eaten when crispy and most… Read More »How Do You Eat A Sand Pear?

The Bartlett Pear variety originated in Berkshire, England, in the 17th century, by a schoolmaster named John Stair. Stair sold some of his pear tree… Read More »Why Is It Called A Bartlett Pear?

Red Bartlett pears have the same texture and taste as the green-yellow bartlett; the only difference is the skin color. Red Bartlett pears can be… Read More »What Is The Difference Between Red And Green Bartlett Pears?

Grittiness in pear is due to the presence of stone cells called as sclereids. The presence of numberous brachy sclereids makes the texture of pear… Read More »What Is The Meaning Of Grit Of Pear?

Crisp when raw, Bosc pears are the best example of the soft, crunchy texture that pears are typically associated with. Both Bartlett and Bosc pears… Read More »Are Some Pears Crunchy?

Pears get gritty because they have stone cells in them. These stone cells are the same ones found inside cherry pits or the shells of… Read More »Why Do Pears Taste Like Sand?

The skin varies in color and texturally from matte to glossy, depending on the variety, but always look for smooth, unbruised, firm fruits. If the… Read More »What Texture Should Pears Be?

So how do you ripen pears without letting them gritty? Keep them at room temperature, and give them time. As McGee explains, pears “will also… Read More »How Do You Make Pears Less Gritty?

You can find Comice pears in many grocery store produce departments for several months of the year. Comice can be purchased from September through February.… Read More »Where Can I Find Comice Pears?

Royal Riviera® Pears are a special type of Comice (pronounced ko-MEESE) pear that was first propagated in France in 1856. These exquisite pears became known… Read More »What Variety Are Royal Riviera Pears?