Asian pears look just like apples because of their round shape and crunchy texture, but they have different requirements when it comes to preserving food at home. Asian pears themselves are sweet ...

In the wide world of fruit, when is a pear an Asian pear? Can a fruit that looks more like an apple actually be called a pear? The sometimes confusing use of common (versus scientific and botanical) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest.

Asian Pears are a flavorful, refreshing and crunchy base for a simple starter "salad" that relies on the best quality ingredients to make it refined and special. If you are like me, everyone I know is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pear season is here, and lucky for us, the options are endless. And while stout, green Anjou pears and soft, juicy Bartletts have ...

You may have never heard of Asian pears, but once you've tasted one, you'll want your own tree so you can have all the fruit you can eat. Asian pears (Pyrus pyrifolia) are also known as "apple pears" ...

Properties: Asian pears are high in vitamins C and K and in dietary fiber. Uses: Originally eaten just as a raw fruit, the Asian pear can be used in everything savory and sweet, ranging from salads to ...

Asian pears are a valuable crop for urban-area farmers in the Northeastern United States, but thinning trees for optimal fruit production and quality can be time consuming and expensive. Now, farmers ...

Following a season of gravy, long-cooked meats and so many desserts, I need salad. It might be a salad that sings with crispy cabbages and apples. Or a plate full of citrus with cured olives and an ...

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This week's look at what's new, bountiful or mysterious in the produce aisles. Though incorrectly named (it's not really a pear), the Asian pear is a magnificent thing. More than 1,000 varieties exist ...