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I believe it's most/all varieties. See e.g. https://usapears.org/pear-ripening-and-handling https://usapears.org/pear-ripening-and-handling However, I think ma
by SamBam 6y ago
I believe it's most/all varieties. See e.g. https://usapears.org/pear-ripening-and-handling https://usapears.org/pear-ripening-and-handling
However, I think many people are used to the taste of unripe pear - it's sweet enough, and quite crisp, and some people prefer them that way. As it sits on the counter, though, it becomes softer and sweeter over time.
- CogitoCogito 6y agoI was very surprised at the office that all the pears would be eaten up each week before they ripened. I mean sure it's a matter of taste, but I used to think everyone let them soften. The obvious solution was to grab them early and hoard them in secret until they were ripe.