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A simple, science-backed guide to ripening, refrigerating, and storing pears at every stage Pears are picked firm on purpose and ripen from the inside out. Refrigeration slows pear ripening, while ...

Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness. To speed ripening, ...