Here's everything you need to know to keep pears at their best. Ripe, juicy pears can be such a treat—especially during the cold winter months when those spring and summer fruits are long gone and you ...

"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 ...

Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness. To speed ripening, ...

Apples and pumpkins might be the fruit at the forefront of your mind come fall, but don't forget about sweet, juicy pears! Whether golden, green, speckled, or smooth, pears of all types are utterly ...

As ubiquitous as they are come fall, pears remain a bit of an enigma. Why are they so hard when you buy them? Why do they seemingly take forever to ripen? Why do they finally ripen exactly when you ...

Discover the history of pears in Oregon and the different ways they can be prepared. In 1847, an Iowa native brought pears into Oregon. In 2005, the Oregon legislature named the pear the state fruit ...