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Keeping Pears at Home
Nova Scotia pears taste great, but
their storage life is limited.
Here are a few hints for proper
pear care:
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Pears bruise very easily, so
handle them with care.
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Purchase firm pears and allow them
to ripen for a few days at room temperature.
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When ripe, pears yield to gentle
pressure applied to stem end.
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Store ripe pears in the
refrigerator and use within a week.
- For cooking and baking purposes,
use pears that are still firm and a bit underripe.