My favorite fall fruit is without a doubt the sweet succulent juicy pear. By using the following steps you can easily pick the best ones: avoid pears with bruises or cuts and dark brown colors; purchase pears while slightly green because they ripen better and faster off the tree; look for pears with a smooth unblemished skin. Are you planning on baking your pears? If so, pick ones that are firm.
Pears last a long time stored in the refrigerator. If they're unripe, place them in a paper bag at room temperature for two to three days. Alternatively, you can store them in a ventilated fruit bowl in a cool, dark place. As soon as they ripen, refrigerate them.
When eating pears, relish the skin! It's a great source of fiber. A medium sized pear provides 4 grams of fiber. This is 16 percent of the recommended daily value.
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