The color and texture of pear skin greatly influence its market value and consumer appeal. Among pear varieties, russet skin offers protective advantages, yet the molecular mechanisms driving its ...

The Bosc pear, which is particularly popular for baking, suffered the worst of all, with a crop yield that is down 60%. Courtesy of Fructibus, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Those pears that did make ...

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Bosc pears are also ideal for baking, as their flavor intensifies when roasted or baked in a galette or fruit crumble. While they can stand up to a bit more spice than Anjou, don’t go overboard.

Pacific Northwest pear growers produce over 80% of the nation's pears. Total pear production in 2024 is estimated to be down 31% from the five-year average.

6. Set 2 pear halves, cut sides up, in each of 4 shallow bowls or dessert plates. Let the syrup in the pan cool for about 5 minutes.

Last spring, my homeroom refused to eat their snack pears. It turned out most had never seen a brown Bosc pear before and were consequently suspicious. One fellow volunteered that he also didn’t like ...