Pears are normally sold hard as they bruise easily. They will ripen in a few days at room temperature, but turn woolly if over-ripe. Pears are served cooked or raw, but in either case toss in a ...

Varieties like Comice will soften into lush fruits that ... Use firm, just-ripe Barletts for baking in recipes like a Pear Tarte Tatin with Red Wine Caramel to retain a bit more tang and ensure ...

Our local pears have a very short season. If you miss them, Washington pears are now at their peak: Bosc pears with a woodsy, honey sweetness; Comice are buttery and juicy; D’Anjou have tang ...