The Asian pear is an entirely different species of fruit than what Americans commonly call a pear. Though it is sometimes known as the apple pear, it is not a cross between the apple and the pear.

Simmer port and honey in a medium saucepan about 7 inches across. Slice pears crosswise, removing top and bottom, to get 3 half-inch thick slices.

Asian pears were brought here by the Chinese and Japanese immigrants who worked on California”s railroads and mines. First grown in Asia more than 3,000 years ago, this crisp, round fruit is the ...

Asian pears were brought here by the Chinese and Japanese immigrants who worked on California’s railroads and mines. First grown in Asia more than 3,000 years ago, this crisp, round fruit is the ...

How to choose: Asian pears may feel hard as rocks, but they actually bruise quite easily.Russet varieties should be deep golden brown; smooth-skinned round fruit should be yellow, not green, and ...

After losing my Hosui Asian pear to fire blight two years ago, I replanted this year with Shinko and so far so good. Even though it was the first year in the ground, my Shinko bore a half-dozen ...

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter 6 (one-half cup) ramekins or baking cups. Place the raisins in a small bowl and cover them with the Bourbon until they soften slightly, about 30 ...

Pears are one of the best fruits to grow in your front yard, your garden, or even a container (for dwarf varieties) on your property. This isn't just because pears are delicious. It's because caring ...

Answer: Asian pears, apple pears and Oriental pears are crisp like apples. There are more than 10 varieties now grown in North America. They are a different tree fruit crop than “regular ...

She has five Asian pear trees in her Lawrence front yard — all full of fruit courtesy of this year’s wet summer. photo by: Mike Yoder An Asian pear is pictured Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, at Gene ...

Q. I have an Asian pear that I planted several years ago but it has never fruited. This spring it had lots of blooms, but it still doesn’t look like it has set any fruit. Can you tell me what is ...