Freezing pears at peak ripeness is a brilliant way to enjoy them year-round. Follow our tips and learn to freeze pears for smoothies, pies, and more.

Some fruits, like pears, always turn brown soon after they're cut. But with a quick dunk and proper storage, you can avoid the unappetizing color.

Juicy, full-flavored pears should be enjoyed year-round. Preserve some of that flavor by canning pears when they are available in the fall. Varieties suitable for canning include Bartlett, Harrow ...

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 ...