Pear
A sweet, juicy fruit that ripens from the inside out. Check for ripeness by pressing gently near the stem. It should yield slightly. Bartlett pears soften the most; Bosc holds its shape when poached or baked.
Used for
- salads
- cheese boards
- baking
- poaching
- snacks
In the kitchen
- Slice.
- Poach.
- Bake.
Picking it at the store
- Ripen at room temperature; refrigerate once ripe to slow softening.
- Don't wait for the skin to change. Check by feel near the stem.
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