There are two easy ways to get the job done.

Pears are a juicy fruit that are often the crowning glory of any fruit basket.

It most likely leaves you wondering about how to ripen pears.

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Thankfully, its pretty easy and there are two methods you’re able to try at home.

Chelsea Edwardsis a Registered Dietician and the owner ofHuntsville Nutrition Collectivein Huntsville, Alabama.

How To Tell When A Pear Is Ripe?

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USA Pears recommends their trademarked “Check the Neck” method to determine ripeness of non-Bartlett varieties.

If it yields to pressure, then its ripe and ready to eat.

This will give you the texture of a pear that’s most enjoyable, she says.

Prior to ripening, pears should be stored at room temperature to allow them to ripen on their own.

Once in the fridge, pears are generally best within three to five days, Edwards says.

Refrigerating an unripe pear will delay the ripening process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Usually not, because pears do not ripen on the tree.

Yes, but only after ripening.

Refrigerating an unripe pear will delay ripening.