How to Eat Asian Pears

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Use either a chilled or room temperature pear.. Slice it into quarters with a heavy knife.. Trim out the core with a paring knife.

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Use either a chilled or room temperature pear.

Step 1

Use either a chilled or room temperature pear.

2

Slice it into quarters with a heavy knife.

Step 2

Slice it into quarters with a heavy knife.

3

Trim out the core with a paring knife.

Step 3

Trim out the core with a paring knife.

4

Peel off the skin if desired.

Step 4

Peel off the skin if desired.

5

Cut thin slices and serve them immediately.

Step 5

Cut thin slices and serve them immediately.

6

Bite into it just like an apple for a quicker fix.

Step 6

Bite into it just like an apple for a quicker fix.

7

Substitute them for apples in any recipe.

Step 7

Substitute them for apples in any recipe.

8

Use peeled slices or cubes in salads.

Step 8

Use peeled slices or cubes in salads.

9

Grate them for use in coleslaw or baked goods.

Step 9

Grate them for use in coleslaw or baked goods.

10

Pair them with cheese or prosciutto for an appetizer.

Step 10

Pair them with cheese or prosciutto for an appetizer.

11

Use them in Korean barbecue recipes.

Step 11

Use them in Korean barbecue recipes.

12

Choose firm fruits without any blemishes.

Step 12

Choose firm fruits without any blemishes.

13

Allow any green tinting to fade for maximum ripeness.

Step 13

Allow any green tinting to fade for maximum ripeness.

14

Store them at room temperature for up to a week.

Step 14

Store them at room temperature for up to a week.

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Keep them for up to 3 months in the refrigerator.

Step 15

Keep them for up to 3 months in the refrigerator.

16

Peel, slice, and freeze pears for long-term storage.

Step 16

Peel, slice, and freeze pears for long-term storage.

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