Pears like Anjou and Bosc, on the other hand, will maintain their structure beautifully for baking or poaching. Bartlett pears, ever versatile, can work for either snacking or baking depending on ...

For pictures of each variety (plus a few extra we're not highlighting here), check out the website of the Pear Bureau Northwest: usapears.org. ANJOU: Anjou pears can be green or red. They're ...

Most pear tree varieties require cross-pollination from a companion tree, while some are self-pollinating. Consider growing ...

Despite its sweet flavor and superb nutritional profile, the humble pear has never gotten the attention it deserves. Which is puzzling on the face of it: The fruit is convenient to eat out of hand ...

Among European pears, we think of varieties such as Bartlett, Comice and Anjou, among others, that have a buttery texture. Many Asian pears (and a few of the European types) are susceptible to a ...

And then there’s Euro Pane’s Pear Spice Cake, which bakes ripe Anjou pears in a simple cinnamon-spiced batter. It’s a cake teeming with the fruit and rich walnuts. But my favorite use for ...