Pears
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Foods Included
Bosc, Anjou, Bartlett, Asian, Cactus Pear
Description
Pears are sweet and juicy fruits with mild flavor. When ripe, a pear feels soft and a little grainy on your tongue. Asian pears are more crunchy, like a mix between an apple and a pear. They are also very juicy and sweet.
Store It
- Store at room temperature for 3-5 days to ripen pears, or keep in the refrigerator if already ripe and use within 5-7 days.
Cook It
- Eat whole or cut into pieces after removing stem, core, and seeds.
- Bake pears in oven and add cinnamon for a sweet dessert.
Why It's Great
- Vitamin C keeps our immune system strong and helps our bodies heal quickly.
- Fiber helps with healthy digestion and keeps us feeling full. Eating enough fiber has been shown to keep our hearts healthy too.
- Pears are one of the most easily digested fruits.
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