Growers offer these tips for storing and preparing Bartlett pears:Ripen green and firm pears at room temperature four to six days (avoid refrigeration).When pears are golden yellow, they are at their ...

Here are some tips and facts about pears: – To help you gauge how many pears you’ll need in recipes, here’s some help: Three fresh pears equal about 500 g (1 lb) while one sliced pear will make about ...

. To help you gauge how many pears you’ll need in recipes, here’s some help: Three fresh pears equal about 1 lb (450 g) while one sliced pear will make about 3/4 cup (180 mL).