Pear butter is the easiest way to make use of a large quantity of ripe or over-ripe pears. Instructions: Stir all the ingredients together in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high ...

Apples may get all of autumn’s accolades, but it’s time for pears to muscle in on the action. Understanding which pear varieties are best for which uses will help you choose wisely from the fruit ...

Pears never get the attention they deserve. The minute the first leaves change color and autumn hits, it always seems like apples get the spotlight. But pears are sweet, crisp and every bit as ...

Fresh California pears are now in season. From left, the pears are: Forelle, Bosc, Red and Bartlett. Bill Hogan MCT Pears need patience. It’s tempting to grab one – at the farmstand, grocery store or ...

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place pears in a roasting pan skin side down and roast for 20 minutes or until well softened. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Scoop the flesh out of the skin ...

They’re the outlier in the pear family, more apple than pear. Bartlett: The juiciest of all the pears, a ripe Bartlett will leave your chin dripping when you eat it out of hand. Choose red or green ...

Instructions: Place 3-5 metal teaspoons in the freezer while you make the pear butter. Place the pears and sugar in a large heavy pot and bring to s simmer over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.