Pears Kitchen Basics

What do I do with all my pears?
What is the best season for pears?
How do you make pears taste good?
Why do they wrap pears in paper?
Can you freeze whole unpeeled pears?
Can you freeze pears without cooking?
What are the sweetest pears?
Why are my pears so hard?
What month do you pick pears?
Should you peel pears before eating?
What foods go well with pears?
Do you need to peel pears?

What do I do with all my pears?

8 Easy Ways to Use Your Pear Harvest

Canned Pears. Canning is certainly one of the most obvious and time-honored ways of preserving pears, although it is time-consuming. ...
Pear Juice. You enjoy apple juice, orange juice and cranberry juice—why not squeeze up a glass of pear juice? ...
Frozen Pears. ...
Pear Pie. ...
Pear Butter. ...
Pickled Pears. ...
Refrigerate Pears. ...
Pear Salads.

What is the best season for pears?

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).

How do you make pears taste good?

Try these tasty ways to enjoy pears.

Grilled Cheese and… Pear?
Chutney & Salsa. Pears can be a perfect partner for savory dishes. ...
Sweet Salads. Pear slices can change an ordinary salad into a flavorful work of art! ...
Pear Dip. ...
Preserve Them. ...
Pears Instead of Apples. ...
The Perfect Snack. ...
Sweet Soup. ...

Why do they wrap pears in paper?

Pears are surprisingly fragile. Their skin is bruised and punctured easily, which means that their stems can stab each other during transport. The paper you see wrapped around pears protects them from adverse conditions. It ultimately ensures that each pear you see is as close to flawless as possible on the shelves.

Can you freeze whole unpeeled pears?

A Quicker Way to Freeze Pears

Lift fruit out of the water; do not let it soak. Peel, halve, and core pears, then cut into slices or wedges. Line a cookie sheet or sheet pan with parchment paper, then top that prepared sheet with the sliced pears. Place the sheet and pears in the freezer and allow to freeze solid.

Can you freeze pears without cooking?

You can tackle freezing pears in one of several ways. ... If you want to use frozen pears in an uncooked method, such as a fresh fruit side dish, use the syrup pack method. This method is also the best choice when you start with pears that are on the firm side.

What are the sweetest pears?

Bartlett (or Williams) Pear: This is the perfect choice when you want a really, really juicy pear. Both red and green Bartletts are also among the sweetest pears you'll find. Bosc Pear: These pears are wonderfully crisp, with a delicate sweet flavor that resembles the stereotypical pear taste perfectly.

Why are my pears so hard?

Store-bought pears typically require time at room temperature to soften and become ripe. ... This should trigger production of the ripening hormone ethylene. Cold storage will delay ripening; fruit will remain hard as long as it is refrigerated.

What month do you pick pears?

Pears should be harvested when fully formed, but not ripe. Most years that time is early August for Bartletts, but this year everything seems to be early, so it's important to watch your pears for when they are mature.

Should you peel pears before eating?

Pears are an excellent source of soluble and insoluble fiber, which are essential for digestive health. ... As pear skin contains a substantial amount of fiber, it's best to eat this fruit unpeeled ( 2 ).

What foods go well with pears?

Pear: Pairs well with almond, apple, caramel, chestnut, chocolate, cinnamon, citrus, clove, ginger, hazelnut, nutmeg, pecan, raspberry, rosemary, vanilla, and walnut. It mixes best with brandy, port, crème de cassis, Grand Marnier, kirsch, rum, whiskey, and dry red white, and sparkling wines.

Do you need to peel pears?

Avoid peeling pears, peaches, and plums

Peach, pear, and plum skin each have a lot of fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants. ... For fruits and vegetable you don't peel, and those you do, always clean them thoroughly before eating.