Category: Fruits

Simply place the whole pears in a perforated plastic bag or a paper bag and place them in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer. Winter pears and Bartlett pears will last up to two months in cold storage, while unripe summer pears may last up to a week in the fridge. Should pears be stored in the […]

The aristocratic French pear, first cultivated in the mid-1800s under the name Doyenne du Comice, is considered the sweetest and juiciest of all winter pear varieties with its fine-textured flesh and rich, buttery flavour. It’s also called the Christmas pear, beloved in gift baskets and used as a decoration. Are pears a Christmas fruit? Pears […]

Leave unripe pears at room temperature to let them ripen. Once ripe, store pears in the refrigerator where they keep quality the longest. If you know you’re going to eat that ripe pear in a couple of days, leaving it on the counter is a-okay. Do pears last longer in the refrigerator? How to store […]

Unripe pears typically need 2 days to a week to ripen on the counter. Once ripe, pears last for about 2 to 4 days at room temperature and 5 to 10 days in the fridge. Cut pears keep for 3 to 4 days sealed tight in the fridge. How long do pears last in refrigerator? […]

Available from August through October, more than 95% of the ones grown in the U.S. come from western states like California, Washington and Oregon. Some of the most popular varieties are the juicy and sweet Bartlett (green), firm and crunchy Bosc (brown) and the sweet Anjou (green or red). What fruits pears are in season? […]

If you’re the type who hibernates all winter, then spring is ideal from coming out of your shell and embracing healthy choices and better eating habits before summer hits. Besides their sweetness, pears make a great addition to salads as a way to elevate the nutritional value of the dish. What is the best season […]

This pear fruit is great for snacking, canning, or making pear sauce. Bartletts are in season from August until December. Comice Pears – it may come in different sizes but you can easily distinguish Comice Pears from other varieties because of their rotund body and short but well-defined neck. What time of the year are […]

Pears are in season during January Bosc Pears – have that beautiful long neck and bronzy cinnamon color with a crisp texture. These pears are great poached and baked and offer a spicey honey flavor. D’Anjou Pears – a true winter pear with the familiar green skin that does not change color as it ripens. […]

Since they ripen from the inside out, by the time they reach perfect readiness on the tree, as judged by the eye, the centers would be mushy. For this reason, winter pears are picked when hard and green, stored in a cool location, and then placed in a warmer place to finish ripening. What to […]

Wet core rot It can be caused by a number of fungi, including Penicillium expansum, the fungus that causes blue mold, and Mucor piriformis, the fungus that causes mucor rot. It enters through the fruit’s open calyx when it is immersed in contaminated water during dumping and flotation. How do you keep pears from rotting? […]

How Long Do Pears Last? Counter Fridge Pear (unripe) 1 – 7 days, until ripe Pear (ripe) 2 – 4 days 5 – 10 days Pear (cut up) 3 – 4 days How do you know when a pear is too ripe? If your pear is very soft all over, not just on the neck, […]

Pears are members of the rose family and probably originate from Eurasia. Winter pears are ready for harvesting in fall. They are then stored in refrigerators for three to four weeks at 32 to 40 degrees F. Where do pears come from this time of year? Available from August through October, more than 95% of […]

How to use overripe pears Use them in baking. The more a pear ripens, the sweeter it gets, so overripe pears make the sweetest, juiciest pie and crumble fillings. Freeze them. If you don’t have the time to do anything with them right now, just freeze them for later. Make them into a smoothie. Make […]

Lack of pollination may be the result of cold or wet weather during the bloom period, or by a lack of honey bees. Also, if there is freezing weather just before the flower buds open, more fruit drop may occur. Other adverse weather conditions may also contribute to fruit drop. What causes premature fruit drop? […]

The December Fruit of the Month is the pear! Because of their many varieties and growing seasons, pears are available fresh and in abundance for most of the year including winter, when many other fruits are out of season. For a convenient alternative to fresh pears, canned and dried pears are also available year-round. What […]