Which Pear Is Sweetest

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Here’s the thing about pears: they ripen from the inside out. So by the time the outside is soft, the core is mush.

The trick? Buy them hard and leave them on your counter. Wait until they give slightly near the stem. It’s like a password handshake.

If you buy a bag of green Bartletts, you’re signing up for a week of anticipation. It’s the fruit version of a slow-burn romance.

How to Pick the Sweetest Every Time

First, smell the stem. If it smells like a floral perfume, it’s ready. If it smells like nothing, walk away.

Pear Guide: Sweet to Tart, Buttery to Crisp : Foodwise

Second, gently press the top near the stem. If it yields like a soft marshmallow, you’re in business. If it’s iron-firm, leave it for next week.

I once ignored this advice and bit into a rock-hard Bosc. My dentist called the next day asking if I was okay. True story.