Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 3-5 days
Counter then Fridge
- Do not wash until ready to eat
- Leave at room temperature until ripe
- Move to fridge once ripe
- Place in perforated bag or single layer to avoid bruising
- Keep away from ethylene-sensitive produce
Speed Ripen special method to accelerate ripening of unripe produce 2-5 days
Paper Bag (Speed Ripening)
- Place unripe pears in paper bag with apple or banana if desired
- Fold bag closed, leave at room temp
- Check daily for slight softness at stem end
- Move to fridge once ripe
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months
Frozen (Sliced)
- Peel and slice
- Optional: toss with lemon juice to reduce browning
- Freeze in single layer on baking sheet
- Transfer to freezer bags
- Best for baking, compote
Long-term preservation
- Dehydration Suitable for drying/dehydrating. Learn about dehydration
- Freeze drying Pretreat with lemon juice or ascorbic acid to prevent browning. Learn about freeze drying
Protect your produce
This item both produces and is sensitive to ethylene gas, which can affect other nearby produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
Overripe pears are ideal for jam, compote, or baking.
Fun Facts
- European pears ripen best off the tree; refrigerate when ripe to slow softening, or ripen at room temperature first.