"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Freezing pears sounds so easy: Just slice 'em, pop 'em in the freezer and reward yourself with Ree ...

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 ...

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 ...