Tag: Pear

Pears Turning Brown and Mushy? Before Tossing Them, Try These 11 Recipes Freeze for Smoothies. Do you love to make smoothies? Pear Jam. Pear Crumble. Mash Into a Pancake Topping. Blend Them Into a Salad Dressing. Bake Into Fruit Leather. Pear Ice Pops. Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter. What to do with lots of fresh pears? […]

Pear: Pairs well with almond, apple, caramel, chestnut, chocolate, cinnamon, citrus, clove, ginger, hazelnut, nutmeg, pecan, raspberry, rosemary, vanilla, and walnut. What enhances the flavor of pears? Nuts are terrific with them, especially walnuts, pecans and almonds. Ginger in all its forms highlights the flavor of pear. Nutmeg and allspice are other good spices to […]

thalamus. In apple and pear, the thalamus is converted into a fruit. The fruit contains seeds inside and the outer fleshy part of the fruit is the thalamus i.e is the edible part. Can you eat an entire pear? The skin of apples and pears contains three to four times as much of these magical […]

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), but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. In foods, pears are eaten as fresh or preserved fruit, and used in cooking. What fruit is good for […]

Poach pears in a gentle rolling boil for approximately 20-30 minutes. To test doneness, gently poke pears with a paring knife. If the pears offer little to no resistance, then they are done. Can you boil pears to soften them? Yes, in fact it’s a great way of making unripe pears or hard cooking pears […]

When cooking pears, there are two types of desired outcomes: Pears that keep their shape or fall apart. You’ll want to choose pears that hold together well when making poached, baked, or grilled pears. Look to the crispest raw pears to find those that can withstand heat. The popular Bosc pear is the best option. […]

Step-by-step method: 1Peel the pears and remove the core, while leaving the stem in place and preserving the fruit’s shape. 2Next, prepare a flavourful liquid. 3Simmer over low heat, making sure there’s enough liquid to keep pears covered. 4Let cool, then place the pears and cooking liquid in the refrigerator. What is the best cooking […]

A common misconception is that Bosc pears must be peeled or cooked before being consumed, which is neither true nor necessary. Bosc pears stand up to cooking and retain their shape, making them ideal for tarts, pies, popovers, glazing, and poaching. Can I eat the skin of a brown pear? Pears that have “russeted” skin […]

Round, red, sweet, and juicy, the hybrid fruit is described as a pear disguised as an apple. Until it receives an official name, the new fruit has been going by T109—or, to its friends, the “papple.” The fruit is soft, like a pear, and sweet, like a pear, with notes of apple. Can you cross […]

The pear is a symbol of affection in many cultures. In Chinese, the word li means both pear and separation, so it’s said that to avoid a separation, friends and lovers should not divide pears between themselves. What does a pear signify? A pear can symbolize fragility, grace, nobility, and happy relationships. Many people often […]

Pears have a reputation for being extraordinarily well-tolerated. One reason is that they are easy to digest and the perfect gentle food for babies as well as adults who are sensitive to acid. Pears contain only about 3g of acid per kilogram, while apples contain 4-15g. Are pears gentle on the stomach? Cooked Fruits and […]

Bradford Pear firewood is a great firewood choice. Although many people have mixed opinions about the tree, most will agree that the firewood it produces is excellent. The wood is dense, heavy and clean burning once it’s dry making it a welcome addition to any woodpile. What is pear wood good for? Common Uses: Veneer, […]

Etymology. The word pear is probably from Germanic pera as a loanword of Vulgar Latin pira, the plural of pirum, akin to Greek apios (from Mycenaean ápisos), of Semitic origin (pirâ), meaning “fruit”. The adjective pyriform or piriform means pear-shaped. What do they call pears in the UK? It is an autumn cultivar (cultivated variety) […]

The pear tree and shrub are a species of genus Pyrus /ˈpaɪrəs/, in the family Rosaceae, bearing the pomaceous fruit of the same name. Several species of pears are valued for their edible fruit and juices, while others are cultivated as trees. Pear Subtribe: Malinae Genus: Pyrus L. Species About 30 species; see text What […]

These new-age squirrels want fast food, conveniently packaged. Squirrels typically feed on tree fruits and nuts. Acorns and pecans have long been favorite foods, but now they have added apples, pears, peaches and tomatoes to their diet as well. What animals eat pears? Squirrels, rabbits and many outdoor creatures will eat the fruit, foliage and […]

Pears are safe for dogs to eat, but even safe foods can be a choking hazard. Cut pears into bite-sized pieces and monitor your dog carefully as he eats to prevent choking. Pear seeds contain traces of the toxin cyanide. Can dogs eat raw pears? Yes, dogs can eat pears. Pears are a great snack […]

A toxin is in the kernels and seeds Apricot kernels and the seeds of apples and pears contain a naturally occurring toxin (amygdalin). When eaten, this toxin can react with stomach enzymes and release a poison (cyanide) in the gut. This can cause stomach ache, illness, and can be fatal, especially for children. Which fruit […]

The Gardener’s Answer Hello, Kate: Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’ certainly has its negatives but its foliage being poisonous is not one of them. According to the ASPCA list of toxic plants, the foliage of your ornamental pear is not considered toxic. What happens if you eat a Bradford pear? It is hard for a human to […]

Regional names The fruit is sometimes called an avocado pear or alligator pear (due to its shape and the rough green skin of some cultivars). The Nahuatl āhuacatl can be compounded with other words, as in ahuacamolli, meaning avocado soup or sauce, from which the Spanish word guacamole derives. Do people call avocados pears? Over […]

Why Bradford Pears are Dangerous? It turns out, they aren’t sterile as it was assumed. Sure, they don’t pollinate among themselves, but these promiscuous and stinky little trees like to pollinate with EVERYTHING else out there. Should I cut down Bradford pear? If you have this tree in your yard, experts say you should cut […]