Pear

During cooking, make sure the pears stay submerged in the poaching liquid, and to cook until fork tender (a knife should pierce easily) and slightly… Read More »Will Poached Pears Turn Brown?

Yes, pears for canning should be ripe, but not overly ripe (mushy). If your pears are green, let them set on the counter for a… Read More »Do Pears Need To Be Ripe Before Canning?

The pear fruit is used to make medicine. People use pears for many conditions, including indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and vomiting, and liver scarring (cirrhosis),… Read More »What Are Pears Used For?

Here’s our top tips on what to do with that glut of pears! Grating Pears. Freeze Your Pear Glut. Make Pear Smoothies. Preserve Your Pear… Read More »What Can I Do With A Glut Of Conference Pears?

Lying the fruit down in the pan is a far easier way of cooking them, so a flat base is unnecessary unless you would like… Read More »Do You Need To Core Pears Before Poaching?

If you prefer to poach your pears before freezing them then the good news is you can successfully freeze poached pears too! How do you… Read More »Can Poached Pears Be Frozen?

Brown rot is a fungal disease of apples, pears, plums, cherries and some other fruit and ornamental trees, causing a brown, spreading rot in fruit.… Read More »Do Pears Get Brown Rot?

You might be concerned by brown spots inside your fruit, and wondering whether brown pears are still safe to eat. In general, pears that have… Read More »Is It Ok To Eat Brown Pears?

Dip the slices in a mixture of 50% water and 50% lemon juice. The acidity from the lemon juice stops the fruit from oxidising, leading… Read More »How Do You Keep Pears From Oxidizing?

In general, pears that have gone brown inside are fine to eat, because these soft fruits bruise easily, and bruised flesh will not hurt you.… Read More »Are Pears Ok If They Are Brown?