If you're making a smoothie or puree, you can freeze pears with the peel on—it won’t detract from the texture or appearance. But for some baking recipes, you may want to peel the pears first.

Freeze for longer storage ... Makes about 1 quart applesauce; recipe may be multiplied. Sauce your surplus apples, pears, and quince. Then, consider water bath canning applesauce to get the ...

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 ...