VANILLAGOODS / FRESH MARKET BUYING GUIDE
Pears: Buying, Storage & Baking Guide
Learn how to choose, store, and bake with pears, with quality checks and U.S. season guidance.
Pome fruit
Look for
Color varies by cultivar; avoid bruises
Feel & texture
Many European pears ripen best off tree; test neck for slight give
Aroma
Light fruity aroma
What to avoid
Soft rot or leaking
How to store
Counter-ripen, then refrigerate
Typical U.S. season
Typical U.S. months: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Growing regions and availability
High-level growing suitability depends on variety, climate and local conditions.
Seasons and growing conditions vary by location and variety. Imported or stored ingredients may be available outside typical growing windows.
Visual buying guide
Where it grows
Pick this one
Color varies by cultivar; avoid bruises
Skip this one
Soft rot or leaking
What can you bake with Pears?
Pear tart
Explore pear recipes →Learn more about Pears
Definition, facts and sources in our Dessert Encyclopedia.
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